Installing Exterior Window Trim Over Wood Siding

Installing exterior wood trim around windows and doors.

Installing exterior window trim over wood siding.

How to install new windows with wood siding. 5 4 stock is more expensive than 1 by stock. Be sure to choose a wood stain or material for the trim that will complement your new shingle siding. Siding and trim using boral s truexterior siding trim offers a sharp clean look for the exterior of the house.

We just have that last little window above the porch roof to install and trim out and we ll be ready to keep moving out there. The second problem is the added weight of 5 4 stock. The first drawback to that method is cost. Install the window and tape the flanges to the housewrap or tar paper with flashing tape such as tyvek contractor tape.

Now you simply side around the window. Work smart with pvc trim for good results with this rotproof material you have to understand how it moves. How to install nail fin windows in 5 common wall types. Pry off any trim around the window.

Cut the horizontal piece to size and snap it in place over the vertical moldings. Apply trim install exterior trim around the windows and doors as needed. You can add any style of trim without affecting the weather performance. Because we couldn t just lift up our siding to pull out the old window place in the new one and then throw the siding back down over it we had a few extra steps to walk through.

If you plan to weave the shingles at outside corners see steps 6 and 7 you don t need outside corner trim. More shop class videos. The first and most obvious solution is to rabbet 5 4 stock with a nominal thickness of 1 inch for the trim.