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Old 11-05-2009, 09:26 PM   #21
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I use both... I do alot of window installs solo (mostly Milgard vinyls which are the windows de jour here) I always throw in screws into the flange near the corners so if I have to adjust it a little it is not a problem. Once the corners are set I nail the rest of it off with 2" galv hand drive roofers.

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Old 11-05-2009, 09:32 PM   #22
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whats the big deal with screwing them in ,i love screwin things in with my impact
if your doing your trim right you usually have to accommodate the flange thickness anyway
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whats the big deal with screwing them in ,i love screwin things in with my impact
if your doing your trim right you usually have to accommodate the flange thickness anyway
This is true, I always rabbet out the back of my trim 1/8'x 1 1/2" to accommodate the nail flange on the window.
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:05 AM   #24
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I've never screwed in a window, but if they spec out screws, use screws. I doubt they will warranty their windows if you don't install it to their specs.

Btw, why do people use roofing nails? I've used roofing nails on windows before, and I find I end up hammering my fingers more than the nails. I always thought it was dumb, why not use 8's?
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or you smack the nail one more time and the head breaks off
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Old 11-06-2009, 08:31 PM   #26
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Btw, why do people use roofing nails? I've used roofing nails on windows before, and I find I end up hammering my fingers more than the nails. I always thought it was dumb, why not use 8's?
I think it might have something to do with shank to head ratio... As to hammering one's digits that is partly why I use a 2", lets you get the thumb out of the way
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For all vinyl new construction we use screws and for wood we use screws or nails. Roofers
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