b"Coil StockSoffitCable SupportsAdding a RoofGarden Windows have their own integral roof with In the overhang are roof rafters or floor joists to a glass panel. Bay and Bow Windows do not have awhich the cables are anchored. The cables run water-tight roof or headboard. If the new Window sitsthrough the hollow mullions separating the windows close to an existing overhang (cantilevered upperin the unit, and the cables are finally anchored to the floor or soffit) capping from pre-finished aluminumthreaded pins which protrude through the bottom of coil stock can be applied and blend the unit into thethe seat board on the window. overhang as shown and no roof is needed. However,for installations where there is no overhang, a roof isThe washer and nut are applied to the threaded pin. necessary to avoid water leakage. The addition of aEach nut is tightened until the window unit is level roof can be a decorative addition as well.and plumb. Once the window is level, the temporary There are pre-cut, or pre-fab roof kits available frombracing can be removed.The cable support system various manufacturers. Most times, because the Baycan be adjusted periodically to compensate for or Bow Window is custom sized, pre-made roofs arechanges caused by temperature, humidity, ornot available, so it may be necessary to build yoursettling of the wall.own.If you install a pre-cut roof, follow the manu-For installations where there is no overhang, refer to facturers instructions. the instructions to add a roof. The cable system canbe substituted for the plumber's tape. The cableanchor is boltedto the stud in thewall under theCable roof, and theSupport cable and pinsare installed thesame way. Remember,because of theangle of the cable,stress is placed atthe point wherethe cable exits thetop of the head-board. It is rec-ommended toalso use support To fabricate a roof for your new window begin byangles below the marking the siding in the shape of the roof to beseat board in added. Cut back the siding to the sheathing at leastinstallations 12 inches above the top of the Bay, Bow, or Gardenwhere the cable Window Unit. Using plumbers tape (metal strapping)cannot be hung attach the strap to a wall stud about 10 above theBrace from a rafter or top of the window unit. joist above.Window Fitters Guide to Window Installation642020 AWDI, LLC Do not reproduce without permission"