renovation — Installation Systems

replacement of sash only — using pocket installation

Application: When the existing frames are in good condition and only the sash needs to be replaced.

Reconstruction and historical restoration projects place special demands • Fully assembled Precision Fit®
on the building team. Whether your design requires absolute adherence to double-hung, casement, awning

historical authenticity or simply aims to respect the scale and design language and fixed windows.
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of another era, Pella offers the products, installation systems and technical Existing Construction • Slides easily into existing pocket.

assistance that will help you achieve every detail of your design objectives. • Trim, wallcoverings, paint and
plaster are usually not disturbed.
For an in-depth review of Pella Commercial installation systems and
• Eliminates cost and inconvenience
construction details for replacement and renovation, refer to pellaadm.com of a complete tear-out.
or contact your local Pella commercial representative. Head

Pella’s standard subframe and T-subframe systems for window replacement reduce labor costs of installation of new
window sash with minimal disturbance to existing construction. These systems allow installation of new units from
Wirtz Building, Chicago, IL
inside the building, eliminating the need for exterior scaffolding and its expense.

complete tear-out of existing sash and frames replacement of sash only — using standard subframe system

Application: When complete tear-out is necessary for historical, aesthetic or structural considerations. Application: When replacing wood windows.

• Custom-size units available. • Aluminum subframe is

preassembled and installed
Existing Construction • Good for virtually any existing opening.
Existing Construction into openings.

• Conceals existing wood

window frame to become
“receptor” for new window.
Subframe • Allows installation from
inside building.
Brickmould
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eliminates need for exterior
Utilicorp United World Headquarters scaffolding and its expense. McGinnis School
Kansas City, MO Perth Amboy, NJ
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replacement of sash only — USING FRAME EXPANDERS replacement of sash only — using t-subframe system

Application: When wood or metal windows are accessible from the exterior. Application: When replacing metal windows.

• Economical method of • Aluminum subframe is

Existing Construction window replacement. preassembled and installed
Existing Construction
into openings.
• Existing window frames are
not removed. • Conceals existing metal
Brickmould window frame to become
• Low-maintenance aluminum
“receptor” for new window.
trim matches Pella® products.
Frame • Allows installation from
• Updates exterior trim or
Expander
T-Subframe inside building.
covers existing trim that is in
poor condition. • Reduces labor costs and
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eliminates need for exterior
Waksman Institute of Microbiology scaffolding and its expense. Hotel Andaluz
Madison, NJ Albuquerque, NM
Frame Types and Installation Systems

The block frame provides a variety of attachment and installation options. Windows can be installed in wood/steel frame
There are many options for installing Pella® Impervia® fiberglass openings using optional fins, or in masonry openings using installation clips or jamb screws. Block frames may also be
composite windows in new construction and renovation projects: used in window replacement projects without removing the existing frame or damaging the exterior.
nailing fins; flanges; block frames with fins, masonry clips or
jamb screws, and T-subframes. BLOCK FRAME WITH OFFSET FIN

Continuous perimeter nailing fins are used when construction

Integral Fin The continuous offset nailing fin is
methods permit window and door units to be installed from the
designed for use in new construction
exterior prior to the application of exterior cladding — such as lap
with thin exterior claddings like
siding, brick veneer or stucco.
stucco, thus allowing the window to
be located more to the interior. When
Masonry clips, jamb screws or T-subframes are used when
the offset is not required, a standard
construction materials or sequence dictates that the window profile fin is available (shown at the
units be installed from the interior or after the wall system is Flush Flange left with dashed lines).
completely constructed.

For an in-depth review of Pella Commercial’s full range of BLOCK FRAME WITH INSTALLATION CLIP

installation systems and construction details for new construction

and renovation, refer to pellaadm.com.

For new construction or window

Not all installation methods are available on all products. Check with your local Pella Block Frame
commercial representative for details. replacement where wall conditions
or construction sequence requires
installation from inside the building.

Installation from exterior with integral fin.

INTEGRAL FIN BLOCK FRAME WITH SCREW ATTACHMENT

The integral fin design features a

continuous fin, allowing the window
frame to be integrated into the building’s For new construction or
weather-resistant barrier using the Pella window replacement where
Window and Door Installation Method.1 normal fin/tape installation

This total installation solution includes our cannot be accomplished

exclusive SmartFlash® installation tape because of wall conditions

and Great Stuff ™ Pro Window & Door or construction sequence.

Insulating Foam Sealant by The Dow

Chemical Company.2

FLUSH FLANGE BLOCK FRAME WITH T-SUBFRAME

The flush flange frame is designed specifically For window replacement

for replacement applications on stucco Existing Construction
requiring installation from
exteriors in arid climates like those found in inside the building, Pella’s
the southwestern part of the United States. T-subframe system reduces
The flush flange allows for quick installation labor costs by eliminating
without removing the existing frame or the need for exterior
damaging the stucco exterior. scaffolding.

1 This method is applicable for installation of Pella windows and doors only. Pella warranty does not recommend use with other manufacturers’ products.
2 Great Stuff ™ is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow.