SECTION 13: Installing Gable End Glass
If the side walls of your straight eave sunroom or the front wall of your gabled roof sunroom have glass transoms,
gable end glass will have to be installed.
Note: CThru does not supply the transom glass for the curved eave sunroom at the time of shipment. You willneed to make a cardboard template and order the glass from CThru or a local glass supplier.
13-1. Measuring and Cutting the Adjustable Window Jamb
The adjustable window jamb will arrive in stock lengths and will need to be cut to length. Measure from the insideof the left fixed window jamb to the inside of the right window jamb the along the header beam (Figure 13.1).
Cut a section of adjustable window jamb to this length, making sure to cut the ends to conform to the slope ofthe roof (Figure 13.2).
13-2. Notching the Window Jamb
The adjustable window jamb will require notches to properly mate with the adjustable window jamb. Cut a notchon the center of each end approximately 1/2” wide by 3/4” deep (Figure 13.2).
13-3. Fastening the Adjustable Window Jamb
Slide the adjustable window jamb into the header beam so that 1/4” of the adjustable window jamb sits insidethe header beam (Figure 13.3). Fasten the adjustable window jamb with two pop rivets or #8 x 1/2” tex screwon both sides. Seal the seam between the adjustable and fixed window jams with sealant.
13-4. Making a Template for the Gable End Glass
The trapezoidal glass will sit flush with the inside edge of the fixed window jamb. Make a template out of cardboardand get the glass from CThru or a local supplier. See glass compatibility chart for compatible glass types.
Note: The fixed window jamb on the module contains a raised “bump out”. The glass will be attached to thisportion of the fixed window jamb with glazing tape.
13-5. Installing the Glass
Once the glass is cut, place 1/8” thick glazing tape on the raised “bump out” of the window jamb, and removeits protective film to expose the adhesive. Place the glass into the window jamb. Push the glass so it seats firmlyagainst the glazing tape. Cut and install glazing clips around all the edges fixed window jambs (Figure 13.4).
