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Trim removal

#1 Post by FreezingInNJ »

Hi all,
Is it possible to remove and then put back this type of window trim? I can feel cold air coming through the side of the window, so I wanted to take a look at the insulation. These are Northern Building Products windows.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

https://i.imgur.com/gLBf8hk.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vodY3l1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/f5YU6J5.jpg

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#2 Post by Windows on Washington »

Not in a manner that makes it salvageable.

You will need to redo the cladding/wrapping/exterior trim.

Is the air coming from between the wall and the window or through the operable parts of the window?

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#3 Post by FreezingInNJ »

Thanks for replying. I think the air is coming from between the wall and the window, but it's not that cold outside so it's difficult to say for sure.

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#4 Post by TheWindowNerd »

Eric, the photos are of the interior, but it still looks like capping to me.
Not sure if it is capping or a spray painted snap in trim. No caulk visible at the intersection with the window.
If it is snap on or spline applied and back caulked it will get ruined.
Removing it will give you opportunity to air seal the space with closed cell window and door foam.

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#5 Post by Windows on Washington »

Good catch. Totally thought it was capping and a stucco exterior at quick glance.

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#6 Post by HomeSealed »

Freezing, I'm a little confused like the other guys, that interior trim looks pretty unorthodox. Is that thin aluminum cladding that can easily move and bend? If so, WoW's initial observation is spot on whether its on the interior or exterior. If that material is something more substantial like extruded aluminum or some sort of solid trim board, then yes, it can likely be removed. In fact, I'd recommend to do so, foam around the opening, and reinstall.

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#7 Post by FreezingInNJ »

Thanks guys. I guess it's a snap-in trim. I could've sworn it isn't made from metal but edge where it was cut (3rd picture) does look like aluminum. I'll try to remove trim at the bottom first, just need to figure out how it's attached.

https://i.imgur.com/7eIaynH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/aQsT2Dq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/H3XEW7l.jpg

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#8 Post by Windows on Washington »

Weird. Looks like some extruded and heavy gauge stuff.

It will need to be cut loose from the caulking in a manner that makes it salvageable and able to be reinstalled if you want to pull it and foam it.

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#9 Post by TheWindowNerd »

That is an extruded aluminum.

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#10 Post by TheWindowNerd »

Is that a Traco window? Is it a high rise or apartment building? Looks like a high quality thermally broken aluminum window.
Was it a frame jumb?
Anyway nice puzzle for me. Reviewing all the pics, you need to remove the two vertical legs first. I am guessing cut the caulk against the wall then gently pry off the wall towards the other wall. It looks like to me that the extrusion may be a J shape and is capture under some retaining piece applied to the window. It does not look like the extrusion is clipped into a receiver groove( which if it was punch then clipped in you would probably wreak the extrusion at minimum).

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