Shims for Windows / Doors Install

sunrisehomestead | Posted in General Questions on July 3, 2022 07:29pm

Hey ya’ll

Anyone have shims they really like for door and window installs? Plastic preferred. These are alum clad with nail fin so flat shims would be best.

I am tired of using the flimsy “broadfix” shims at the local lumber yard and looking for something better quality.

Anyone have a particular flat shim they like that comes in a variety of thicknesses?

Thanks!
Nick

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GBA Prime

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dan_saa | Jul 05, 2022 12:16pm | #1
Never used but here is a source: https://deslinc.com/shims

sunrisehomestead | Jul 05, 2022 04:42pm | #2
anything particularly special about these ones?

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Michael Maines | Jul 06, 2022 08:01am | #3
I got spoiled working along the New England coast and now can't use anything other than clear white cedar shingles. I rip them to 1 1/2" wide on a tablesaw and keep a full bucket around. They are easy to use, easy to trim, renewable and they smell great.