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Horizontal Sliding Installation

Published on October 2, 2011 by rob in Horizontal Sliding, Installation Documents

Applies to:

Horizontal Sliding Rifle Windows
Vertical Sliding Archery Windows

Congratulations on your purchase of the best deer blind windows available – Texas Deer Blind Windows. Your windows will provide with you years of service with very little maintenance required. We have provided both installation instructions and suggested maintenance for years of maintenance free service.

Suggested Tools and Materials:
Power saw, screw driver or power drill, level, tape measure, square, caulking gun, adhesive sealant, screws and a helper (it is easier with two people)

Window Installation:
To aid in this example we will assume a horizontal sliding rifle window that is 36” W x 11.5” H.

Cut your window opening:
The first step is to cut your window openings using a power saw. A good rule of thumb for the bottom of the window height is 39” to 41” but you should measure for your preference. The window opening needs to be square and should include a rough opening of at least 1/8 inch to a max of 1/4 inch over the width and over the height. For our example window, a 36”x11.5” we will need to cut the rough opening size 36 1/8” x 11 5/8”. This opening needs to be very square and should not “dip in the middle” which can cause the window to bind when sliding the panes.
Test fit the window in the opening:
Once the window opening is cut you will need to test fit the window. The window will mount from the outside of the blind and you should not have to force the window in your rough opening, if you are then it needs to be bigger.. You should be able to slide the panes easily with no binding. If you have binding you need to investigate if the rough opening is not square or has some “dips” in it somewhere. Once you correct the problem test fit your window again and make sure that it slides freely.

Put sealant on the window:
Next you will need a quality adhesive sealant such as PL Ultimate Hybrid Sealant + Adhesive, which can be found at Home Depot or Lowes. The main qualities you are looking for in your sealant is pliability and an adhesive factor, we do not recommend sealants such as Liquid Nails which cure hard. You will need to run a good bead all the way around the inside flange of the window to seal it tight.

Install the window:
Make sure the window is level and that you have a good 1/16 to 1/8 inch of clearance all the way around the window if looking at it from the inside, ideally the window should float in your rough opening. Once you have the window in the desired location start screwing the window in place. Start in the top left corner with one screw and then go the top right corner with one screw. Test slid the window and make sure it still slides freely, then work your way across the top of the window. Start on the sides and alternate from the left side to the right side and then finish up by screwing the bottom. Congratulations you are done!

Maintenance:
Depending on the amount of dust, fallen leaves, etc. in your area you may need to occasionally clean the bottom window channel. You can easily do this by removing each window from the frame by opening the finger clips and pulling the window out of the channel. You can then clean the channel and apply a small amount of WD-40 or Teflon oil to the channel to keep the window from squeaking. To clean the window panes use either Windex or soap and water.

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