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1. 
   DanH | Feb 12, 2009 05:52am | #1

   Is it regular brick mold? I think that's available in plastic.

   And if the stuff you have is particle board composite then regular wood would likely stand up to the weather better -- all of our wood brick mold is still in good shape after 33 years.

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   MikeHennessy | Feb 12, 2009 03:14pm | #2

   Azek.

   http://www.azek.com/viewProduct.php?id=10

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA

3. 
   Matt | Feb 12, 2009 04:12pm | #3

   Here they sell PVC brick mold and other profiles at home centers and building supplies.  When I order doors (from my building supply) I can specify PVC, or "jamb saver" I think it's called where they make the bottom foot or so out of a composite.  Or, I can get just wood which I think are fine for well covered porches. 

   An important detail when installing doors with wood molding and/or jambs is to paint the bottom of the assembly before installing it.  If it is to be installed in a masonry opening the edges need to be painted too before it is installed.   Same for wooden framed windows. 

   For doors and windows installed in masonry openings, I like to caulk them in with either clear elasmeric (sp?) caulk or one of the other new - high performance clear caulks (not silicone).

4. 
   cliffy | Feb 12, 2009 05:30pm | #4

   I don't know of your specific install etc, but couldn't you just cap the whole works and be done with it?

   Have a good day

   CLiffy

5. 
   catfish | Feb 12, 2009 06:59pm | #5

   Home Depot sells plastic brick mold and other wood replacement products.  Also doors and jambs out of PVC or just the lower part of the jamb.

6. 
   JeffBuck | Feb 13, 2009 02:41am | #6

   Do they make a replacement of the non particle type material, that might last longer.

    

   Yup

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7. 
   JeffBuck | Feb 13, 2009 02:41am | #7

   I thot U woulda had that formed outta concrete and painted white!

    

   Jeff

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