Adding Trim To Vinyl Windows

Unscrew and remove the storm window from the outside of the window.

Adding trim to vinyl windows.

In this video this old house host kevin o connor adds window trim to vinyl siding with the help of vinyl siding installer richard scalzi. September 19 2013 at 1 42 pm. Nov 11 2016 if you are looking to add curb appeal to your home this is a simple way to do so. Add some new style to your home s exterior with these window trim ideas.

Exterior window trim on vinyl siding if your home has vinyl siding and you d like to add vinyl window trim you will first need to remove the existing siding and j channel from around the windows. This was the best tutorial i have seen for adding trim to windows. Frame out your windows. On the nsb newton job we see first hand how tom casey lead carpenter at ns builders builds his window casings.

Nails for the framing and 18 gauge 2 in. Brads for nailing to the jamb. To prevent splitting avoid nailing closer than 2 in. Don t throw away the old window stool you can use it to trace the pattern onto your new stool.

I have trouble painting trim. Just as the perfect pair of glasses adds character to a face the perfect window trim style adds character to your home. We also observe his approach to trimming a wi. When nailing 3 4 in thick trim use 15 gauge 2 1 2 in.

Measure the width of your window add the width of both side casings. This is a dramatic and easy way to make your. 7 inches add 1 2 for reveals 1 4 on each side and add 2 more inches for the horns the horns are those extra parts on the window stool that go beyond the apron allow one inch on each side of the stool. Windows are the eyes in and out of your dwelling and deserve a finishing treatment that makes them look their best.

Pry off the vinyl siding and j channel from around the perimeter of the window.