I took so much from this video. I just installed 8 window trims using tips from this video. What a huge difference it makes when you implement the best tips from the pros. Thanks for the awesome video.
My wife and I are building are house and when we got to window trim we assumed it would be pretty simple. Once we realized we had no idea what we were doing, we did some research and found this video. It saved us so much time and headache!
Great work. Any chance on a video on pvc trim to replace aluminum for existing windows? Most videos show new construction and it would be helpful to see especially on windows that require jamb extensions
That's about 70% of the window work I do, I just asked that question as well. 2 years sans a video on it doesn't produce much expectation on my part. Guess I'll have to make a video.
Great Video Well Done! Have to ever in any application cut a groove out of the outer edge if the pvc trim to allow vinyl siding to dive into it in place of J Channel. Even in the example you have in this video, the trim is so clean if one was going to use vinyl lap siding they would surround that trim with J Channel and to me that would ruin what is otherwise a very tight and clean look.
i want to do the same thing, router a channel to use instead of using J channel. I dont know why it wont work for water management. no one has seemed to use this method
Will PVC work on a finished stucco wall? Every stucco wall trim I see put on is done while theres a groove or open space around the wall. My house had the windows replaced and finished a couple of years ago. We want to add the trim now but the only thing I see done to a wall like that is foam. Thanks
Thanks! Is it me being paranoid or there are two giant holes at left and right sides of the top horizontal bar due to flange rabbit. Do we need to seal it with shims? Or not rip cut from side to side?
If I want to retrofit exterior window casing to windows that are already flashed, do I need to flash the head casing or is it good enough that the window itself is flashed?
I would sure think so, because the PVC cap by itself would be no different than just the trim by itself. Neither are tucked up under the siding above, to shed water properly.
if i’m not replacing my existing window but putting on new wood smartsiding are we suppose to put house wrap over the insulation and around window then the waterproof tape then the trim , the way the guys are doing not it, it will have a lot of air pockets in it cause they have not taped my wrap but rather putting one half wrap over more wrap them up to my window then the tape around my windows is that the correct way
@finehomebuilding Great video. I searched your channel for a similar method for Innie windows, is that something you'd be willing to whip up a video on? They're notoriously tricky, although I've gotten pretty good at them. They're a pain, but I charge accordingly thus negating the pain ;)
Amazing work! Love Festool!Surprised you didn’t discuss the relationship of the window with the trim, quite often as is my case, I will be replacing windows at the time of inserting trim...Then again I’m thinking you don’t install windows but it would be nice to discuss how they need to be flashed and drip edge to etc. Thank you
Outside I use building sealant, not caulking. A company GeoCell has many colors, cost more, but doesn't shrink, expands with temp changes up to 300%, and is easy to apply over spray foam or backer rod! Nice video, thanks.
@@JLCorpus1 Yes, GeoCell. They have a catalog of colors. My house is light sand yellow, with dark chocolate trim, all in EIFS. The 3/4" back-rod gap at doors & windows has "Almond" color GeoCell and looks perfect. It doesn't separate on the edges like dap caulking or Dow. Hope that helps! Dean K.
This was 2 years ago but there is about a 1-1/4 inch flange on the window for installation, between the thickness of the flange and the calking the flange can stick out from the wall at least an 1/8 of an inch, if you don't cut this notch or "rabbit" the trim won't sit flat on the wall...
One of the previous owners did the same or something similar to a few of the windows here and there are signs of wood rot. I'm wondering if replacing with an option like these is easy enough for a beginner like myself or if I should push it off to my contractor.
@@chrisask2065 did you give an answer to this? I like the look of the traditional trim in the video. All the trim I've seen with an integrated j channel has utilized picture framing casing with miter cuts. Im concerned running j channel next to trim would take away from the appeal..
Nikolis Gualco : No I did not give an answer to your question. I’m actively thinking about the best way to do my windows with keeping them weather/water tight. I agree with you about J-channel taking away from the appearance, but I doubt you can just butt the siding right tight to the window casing, also, I don’t think that you can hand window framing/ casing on top of siding. I’m lost
@@chrisask2065 for what is worth, I ended up buying 3.5 in casing with an integrated j, miter cut the tops, attached using the joining methods described in video to a sill nose with the channel on the back. Just a small amount of routing along the sill edge to match the j depth and I'm done. Integrated j all the way around. And of course flash flash flash.. not sure if helpful or not.
When cutting on a table saw your fingers should point backwards not forward as this guy shows. Multiple studies have shows that when something goes wrong your hand is most likely to move in the direction that your fingers are pointed.
I took so much from this video. I just installed 8 window trims using tips from this video. What a huge difference it makes when you implement the best tips from the pros. Thanks for the awesome video.
My wife and I are building are house and when we got to window trim we assumed it would be pretty simple. Once we realized we had no idea what we were doing, we did some research and found this video. It saved us so much time and headache!
Definitely the highest quality window trim video I've see on RUclips. Most are like lets slap a 2x4 around it picture frame style and call it a day
This may be the most information packed into a tolerable length video. Very helpful. Great attention to detail.
By far one of the best window trim videos on youtube. This guy knows his stuff, and it shows.
I thought I was so smart doing the window flange rabbit. Had never seen before - glad you’re showing others this trick!
Exactly the info I needed. Loving the PVC trim on my house! I highly recommend the trim screws with caps. Almost invisible for a clean look.
thank you so much for showing me the best way to make window trim. i can't wait to implement your method.
That thing will last forever. Nice work
Finally more Justin Fink in my life. Miss you on the podcast as well brother.
Thank you! Your vid just prevented me fro a slow trainwreck!
He’s so talented.
WOW!!! What an awesome idea! I've never seen trim built FIRST then put on the window. Love it!! Thank you for the quality video!
Only way to do it. Pocket jig was made for this!
Great job and thanks for the ideas. I am going to use brickmold and would have loved to have seen you explain that better. Thanks for the great video!
Great work. Any chance on a video on pvc trim to replace aluminum for existing windows? Most videos show new construction and it would be helpful to see especially on windows that require jamb extensions
That's about 70% of the window work I do, I just asked that question as well. 2 years sans a video on it doesn't produce much expectation on my part. Guess I'll have to make a video.
Simple, high-quality work. Would love to see a video for exterior door trim.
Well done! Clear and detailed presentation.
Brilliant tutorial
Helpful and timely. Miss you on the podcast, Justin!
Excellent video!
Excellent video.
He makes it so damn easy!! I'm here sweatin'. lol.
Great idea! Thanks!
Great Video Well Done! Have to ever in any application cut a groove out of the outer edge if the pvc trim to allow vinyl siding to dive into it in place of J Channel. Even in the example you have in this video, the trim is so clean if one was going to use vinyl lap siding they would surround that trim with J Channel and to me that would ruin what is otherwise a very tight and clean look.
i want to do the same thing, router a channel to use instead of using J channel. I dont know why it wont work for water management. no one has seemed to use this method
Will PVC work on a finished stucco wall? Every stucco wall trim I see put on is done while theres a groove or open space around the wall. My house had the windows replaced and finished a couple of years ago. We want to add the trim now but the only thing I see done to a wall like that is foam. Thanks
Awesome video redoing windows soon and I want to do the trim myself to save some money.
Awesome video. When can ya'll be at my house to do this? Super!
amazing video
Thanks! Is it me being paranoid or there are two giant holes at left and right sides of the top horizontal bar due to flange rabbit. Do we need to seal it with shims? Or not rip cut from side to side?
Thanks for showing me what a horrible job my window replacement crew did lol
Does save time, especially with 2nd floor and ladder staging... carry it up , shoot it in, next!
So how do you trim the window when the siding is already on the house?
If I want to retrofit exterior window casing to windows that are already flashed, do I need to flash the head casing or is it good enough that the window itself is flashed?
Question, my daughters house will be an Arctic White color (James Hardie siding)...would pvc trim around the windows be the same color or white?
Excellent video . Many applications one can use . Exterior door trim like JohnKP11 said would be great . Thanks
How are you attaching the sill to the wall or wall framing?
Right on solid technique.
excellent thank you
Great video. Is there no metal 'Z' flashing required at the top of the header trim? Thanks,
Andersen recommends it.
Very good
Since you have the PVC drip cap on top, do you still need a metal one also above the door/window?
I would sure think so, because the PVC cap by itself would be no different than just the trim by itself. Neither are tucked up under the siding above, to shed water properly.
You safe my life thanks lol
I want a traditional casing and sill look, but I'm using vinyl siding. How would I use pocket-style vinyl trim to achieve the same look?
if i’m not replacing my existing window but putting on new wood smartsiding are we suppose to put house wrap over the insulation and around window then the waterproof tape then the trim , the way the guys are doing not it, it will have a lot of air pockets in it cause they have not taped my wrap but rather putting one half wrap over more wrap them up to my window then the tape around my windows is that the correct way
@finehomebuilding Great video. I searched your channel for a similar method for Innie windows, is that something you'd be willing to whip up a video on? They're notoriously tricky, although I've gotten pretty good at them. They're a pain, but I charge accordingly thus negating the pain ;)
What happens if wind driven rain gets between the bottom of the window and the Sill? Will the house get wet?
How do you insure any water does not leak between the window sill and frame sill?
REALLY Informative.
Could you use this product on a house made out of block?
So whats the adjustment if you have exterior foam insulation on the building?
Amazing work! Love Festool!Surprised you didn’t discuss the relationship of the window with the trim, quite often as is my case, I will be replacing windows at the time of inserting trim...Then again I’m thinking you don’t install windows but it would be nice to discuss how they need to be flashed and drip edge to etc.
Thank you
Did anyone catch how he built the J channel on the top and sides? He only built it on the bottom. Other than that, it is an excellent video.
Nice video but what if you are installing over brick? How do you attach the casing you built?
Great video. In addition to a PVC door trim video can you also do a PVC brick mold video trimming out a window and door?
Ron
sill should run from inside to outside? wouldn't we need a 2x6 or 2x8 depending on thickness of wall?
How would you recommend doing this and the installing vinyl siding around it? Would I still have to use j channel?
Yes
Not if you notch for the siding.
I need to do this on a mobile home but I can't just screw it on anywhere. Anyone with fastening tips?
Great VIdeo thank you
Outside I use building sealant, not caulking. A company GeoCell has many colors, cost more, but doesn't shrink, expands with temp changes up to 300%, and is easy to apply over spray foam or backer rod! Nice video, thanks.
Can you share the product name and brand that you use? Thx!
@@JLCorpus1 Yes, GeoCell. They have a catalog of colors. My house is light sand yellow, with dark chocolate trim, all in EIFS. The 3/4" back-rod gap at doors & windows has "Almond" color GeoCell and looks perfect. It doesn't separate on the edges like dap caulking or Dow.
Hope that helps! Dean K.
Is the material for the trims vinyl or wood?
Is this 5/4 or 1 inch flat stock?
don't understand the notch for nailing flange etc. I don't get it!
This was 2 years ago but there is about a 1-1/4 inch flange on the window for installation, between the thickness of the flange and the calking the flange can stick out from the wall at least an 1/8 of an inch, if you don't cut this notch or "rabbit" the trim won't sit flat on the wall...
Our contractor didn’t install any window sills. Just 1x4 hardie around each window.
One of the previous owners did the same or something similar to a few of the windows here and there are signs of wood rot. I'm wondering if replacing with an option like these is easy enough for a beginner like myself or if I should push it off to my contractor.
have to buy 500 dollar table saw. don't know where im going to put it or set everything up.
That groove is called a kirf
what size nails
Hi category lesson. Thanks.
What do you do with the outer edge as far as bringing vinyl siding against it? Just a J channel?
Rich Dasilva : I am also wondering the same thing. I would assume you’d color match J channel with siding...Please let me know what you found
@@chrisask2065 did you give an answer to this? I like the look of the traditional trim in the video. All the trim I've seen with an integrated j channel has utilized picture framing casing with miter cuts. Im concerned running j channel next to trim would take away from the appeal..
Nikolis Gualco : No I did not give an answer to your question. I’m actively thinking about the best way to do my windows with keeping them weather/water tight. I agree with you about J-channel taking away from the appearance, but I doubt you can just butt the siding right tight to the window casing, also, I don’t think that you can hand window framing/ casing on top of siding. I’m lost
@@chrisask2065 for what is worth, I ended up buying 3.5 in casing with an integrated j, miter cut the tops, attached using the joining methods described in video to a sill nose with the channel on the back. Just a small amount of routing along the sill edge to match the j depth and I'm done. Integrated j all the way around. And of course flash flash flash.. not sure if helpful or not.
Use cortex screws with plugs bro..
I bought Woodglut once and now I have lifetime access to thousands of woodworking projects.
Those screws will rust
Always use stainless steel
showed nothing how to put trim around window with wall cladding....useless to me what I'm trying to figure out
You're watching the wrong video...🤨
Way too much for a diyer like me no tools no experience 😨😨😨😤😤😤
too many commercials
It's really annoying I can never finish a whole video because of the ads. I close the videos. I don't like ads. Can you make one video ad free please
Pay RUclips extra...only solution, "RUclips premium", $14 a month!
When cutting on a table saw your fingers should point backwards not forward as this guy shows. Multiple studies have shows that when something goes wrong your hand is most likely to move in the direction that your fingers are pointed.
How would you point your fingers backwards and push the board forward through the saw?
@@timb7814 You wouldn't be pushing, you would be pulling.