Exterior Trim for Replacement Windows
I was asked to install some replacement windows (inserts into existing frames) and the customer would like the existing frame and sill wrapped in either alum or vinyl.
I’ve installed replacements before but i’ve never wrapped exterior trim. Based on my limited knowledge, you need brake for alum, which i don’t have. Is some type of vinyl wrap an option? If so, are they pre-formed, tools needed, etc.
Feedback much appreciated.
Thanks
Dennis
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I had to replace some replacement windows a few weeks ago; to spice up the exterior, I used Azek. THe house had been resided prior to this and they had used aluminum coil stock flat against the old casing, but the J-channel sat proud of this, giving it a god-awful-another-vinyl-disaster kind of look. The azek makes it look more like a typical exterior trim detail.
Watch the sill, though. I beveled the top edge of the sill trim to shed water, and bedded it all in phenoseal white caulk.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
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Both aluminum and vinyl are available in bendable stock. The aluminum is more readily available, tho.
I've done this a number of times. Wrapping the casings and sills takes longer than replacing the windows, so price accordingly.
I am doing the same project myself, Im working with marvin ultimate insert windows. They have trim called "frame expander" that snaps into the outside of the window and you trim the width to size. It comes in a couple of sizes 2" and 3", this might be an option. Good luck David
Wrapping the windows is not a problem. Rent a brake and have fun. Easy day.
Have someone give you a hand working on the inside while you are outside. Bend all the sills for each window as a first step. So when you cut the old ones out all you have to do is fit the sill and slide the new window in. Then nail the outside stops back on with a 16 ga. brad gun.
Me a two other guys used to do 25 of them a day, on a good day. Another benefit of doing them this way is you don't have to worry about re trimming the inside. If the windows are ordered right.
After all the new windows are in their holes, start bending the sides and tops. After those are fit, caulk all the seams with matching colored caulk or clear for different color connections.
I'm with the previous post. I used to shy away from the idea of using a break but I bit the bullet , rented one ($50.00 / day) and ended up having a lot of fun. it takes some time to get used to what order to make the bends but if you allow yourself a little extra alumin. you may just like doing it. go for it.
Jay
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It's the feeling of falling further behind."
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