JELD-WEN® Builders Series Vinyl Window Mull Kit allows for two Builders Series window units to be joined together. Mulled window units are a great way to allow more light into your home and have less visual obstructions.
Can any window be mulled?
Factors to Consider Before Mulling Windows
Take note, however, that not all windows can be mulled—the pros will have to take the window glass and the size of the windows into account. Your home’s walls may not be able to support a mulled window if the combined replacement units are too big or heavy.
How do you mull two replacement windows?
Cut the mullion piece with a utility knife so it is the exact height as the two windows being mulled together. Apply a bead of caulk inside all four corners of the mullion. Run the caulk from one end to the other and repeat the process for each side of the mullion piece. Put the mullion piece on one of the windows.
How do you mull a window?
It slides up the frame of the windows edge in grooves that are made for it. Begin at the bottom of the window and thread the mull cover into the frame grooves. Lightly tap it into place with a rubber mallet until it is fully seated along the entire frame edge. Repeat this process on the opposite side.
What is a mull strip?
Mull strip is a relatively thin flat moulding profile which is used in both window and door applications. It is a profile of moulding which is added in order to enhance the aesthetics between the door and sidelite(s) of an exterior door unit.
Can you buy mulled windows?
You can purchase new mulled windows, or you can have contractors combine the windows in your home. However, not all windows can be mulled. Your contractor will need to take into account several factors, such as the window glass area and the size of the window itself.
How do you mull aluminum windows?
Attach a mull plate to the exterior side of the jamb where the two windows meet. Drill it into the jamb with pan head screws. Remove the clamp that is holding the two windows together. Check to see the window is level and plumb.
What is a mull cover?
A piece of trim used to conceal the joint between two pieces of jamb.
What is a vertical Mull?
Mull Strips are used to join 2 or more windows into a single opening, both horizontally or vertically. Ringer Windows offers two different Mull Strips, including a Zero Clearance Mull Strip and a 1/2” Mull Strip. Either Mull Strip can be used with a normal installation that does not require additional reinforcements.
