How to Install a Window
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
1. WINDOW
2. CAULK
3. MINIMIALLY-EXPANDING FOAM INSULATION
4. 15-POUND BUILDER'S FELTan alternative to membrane for flashing the rough opening
5. WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
6. METAL FLASHING
7. FOAM INSULATION
8. 1 1/2-INCH ROOFING NAILSfor fastening nailing fins to the sheathing
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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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20-ounce hammer
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2-foot and 4-foot levels
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Hammer-tacker,
for stapling builder's felt -
Utility knife
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Measuring tape
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Caulk gun
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Optional: Drill-driver and 1 5/8-inch stainless screws,
for attaching sill extender to bottom of narrow aluminum sill
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