b'Coastal CMU Installation with Installed BuckStep 8: . Step 10:Run a continuousUsing a framing square,9 mm (3/8 inch) bead plumb and square theof sealant up both sides window/door carefully.and across the top of Shim with plastic, flat,the inside of the flange. stackable shims. NeverConnect that bead of use tapered woodsealant across anyshims.joinery of the window Using proper, codeframe at all fourapproved fasteners,corners.anchor window throughYou can also apply the frame into the bucks. bead of sealant to theMake sure all anchorsflashing directly. are properly sized.Drillthrough wood buck toat least 1-3/8 intoblock for proper tap-con anchoring.Exterior InteriorStep 9: Step 11:Place window/door unit Trim excess shim into opening, pressing material flush withflange against theexterior face of windowopening to make ato ensure that shims dofirm contact with the not interfere with the sealant. application of the interior trim materialDo not run a bead of Take care not to cracksealant across the or split the shim.inside of the bottomflange of the window to Note: Use Fein Toolallow water that has or similar for clean cut.entered the window sillto exit easily.Make preliminarydetermination of level.Interior InteriorWindow Fitters Guide to Window Installation1292020 AWDI, LLC Do not reproduce without permission'