3100 Double Hung J Channel Filler Note also

3100 Double Hung J Channel Filler Note: also called stucco flange Preparation Installation

What NVR brands use the 3100 Window? • NV and Heartland Homes use the 3100 series windows • NV and Heartland will need to use the 3100 J Channel Filler as shown

When is the J Channel Filler (JFC) Installed and where? • The J Channel Filler is part of NVR’s Moisture Management Program and is used to close the gap that exists between Cladding and the side of the Plygem Window. • When / Where to Install: • Vinyl Siding No JCF needed. • Hardie Siding JCF needed on sides and bottom • Brick JCF installed on sides of window only • Stone/Stucco JCF installed on sides and bottom of window

3100 Double Hung – J Channel Filler installation 1 1 2 2 Prepare the window: 1. ) Using a trimmer, clip the corners of the accessory grooves IF NEEDED 2. ) Using a utility knife, clean out the weld flashing from the both of accessory grooves in each corner IF NEEDED

3100 Double Hung – J Channel Filler installation 3 4 5 Prepare the filler: 3. ) Determine your cut length – measure from exterior brick mold. 4. ) Mark the filler. 5. ) Using a trimmer, cut the filler to that length.

3100 Double Hung – J Channel Filler installation 6 7 Prepare the filler: 6. ) Cut approximately a 45 degree angle on the thickness of the filler. 7. ) The long dimension of the angle is on the long leg. The short dimension of the angle cut is on the hook.

3100 Double Hung – J channel Filler installation Prepare and insert the fillers for the jambs: • Repeat previously outlined steps 3 -7 to measure and prepare the two pieces of filler to fit the vertical jambs. • Start inserting the jamb J channel filler at one head corner • Applying pressure, insert the filler hook into the accessory groove along the full length of the jamb.

3100 Double Hung – J channel Filler installation Complete inserting the fillers for the opposite jamb: • Start inserting the jamb J channel filler at one head corner similar to how the head filler was inserted • Applying pressure, insert the filler hook into the accessory groove along the full length of the jamb