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Well not so much a groove but windows usually stick out far enough that when the building is sided the window frame isn't recessed. I was thinking of the groove in the vinyl siding trim that the ends of the vinyl siding go into. The windows usually just sick out an inch or so. Like I mentioned...

Like the others said the sills should be built in. If you look at most windows you will see the window frame overlapping the siding. If you can find the manufacturers name the website may have the instructions to install it properly. Usually you nail it up on the outside on the plywood and there...

Yeah I toe-nail as well as on the side boards nail them to the adjacent boards. I tend to use way too many nails though because I am paranoid the building will collapse if I forget one nail

Are the 2x4s on the SIDES Strong Enough to support the long 2 2x6s (with plywood) mounted above the window? Thanks! yes just inside the opening put a 2x4 on each side to support the weight of the header. Here is a picture everything is 2x4 except the header at the top of the window which...

I would frame it with 2x4 on the bottom and sides and 2 2x6s on edge side by side with 1/2 plywood in between them on top. If there are any houses being framed near you go look at the windows and you will see what I mean if you can't visualize it.