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   Guest_ | May 25, 2000 01:42pm | #8

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   Is there a good way to do this? I've never seen or come up with a way to wrap the exterior wood that I feel confident will keep water out. The piece of flashing at the bottom can't be brought up the sides and I have to depend on cauld to keep water from sitting behind the aluminum.

   Now, don't bother to tell me to use wood and paint, people don't want to paint. I'm looking for a good way to do aluminum.

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   Guest_ | May 11, 2000 10:07pm | #1

   *Ryan,Are you talking about a vinyl replacement window? Are they already installed or are you doing the trim along with the window installation? Red dog

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   Guest_ | May 12, 2000 01:48am | #2

   *Yes, vinyl replacements. But I've never seen a good way to do the aluminum with existing windows or when replacing.My particular concern is at these corners in the picture. The only thing keeping water out here is caulk. Unless somebody knows a trick I never learned. View Image

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   Guest_ | May 12, 2000 02:57am | #3

   *Ryan,Do you cap the sill before you install the window?

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   Guest_ | May 12, 2000 03:44am | #4

   *Ryan,I run a reciprocating saw blade in the joint between the sill & the side casings, as far as it wants to go without binding or until I hit a nail. Trim the sill, running as far in these kerfs as you can with the aluminum. You can normally get in about 1/2" into the face and an inch in from the side. Cut your aluminum side casing tight to the sill and caulk the joint at the inside of the casing. I normally don't caulk the face because it's unsightly and I don't think it's necessary. The pitch of the sill will take care of that spot. On the side casings, I normally run a small bead of silicone between the window and the blind stop, prior to aluminum trim. I then trim the casing, with a hemmed edge against the window. Another bead of silicone and I'm satisfied. Whether the sill is trimmed before the window is installed or not, make sure the aluminum is run up under the sill. A reciprocating saw blade makes short work of a caulked joint between the wooden sill and any kind of expander on the window.I hope this helps.Red dog

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   Guest_ | May 12, 2000 01:20pm | #5

   *Red Dog,That's a good tip. I've never cut that kerf before. I still don't like that it depends on caulk but it's certainly better than just butting two edges of trim and hoping the caulk doesn't blow out.Thank you.

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   gator2121_99 | May 25, 2000 11:51am | #6

   *u must cap the sill first, then where the sill meets the side jam i uaually bend that up the side jam. then when u wrap the side it goes over the sill piece that runs up the side jam problem solved no caulking to get all gucked up

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   Guest_ | May 25, 2000 01:41pm | #7

   *yes

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   Guest_ | May 25, 2000 01:42pm | #9

   *you've got to slit your aluminum to bend it around the corner. The bottom of that slit is still open. I've done this too but still rely on cauld at the bottom of this slit.