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- Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:50 am
- Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
- Topic: Replacement Window in Brick Opening
- Replies: 5
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Re: Replacement Window in Brick Opening
Ok, I can leave the exterior trim (brown) in place, but still unclear about the joint between the new window frame with or without the brick mold. Do you cut and fit new exterior trim over the old exterior trim and fit to position of the insert window. Or leave existing external trim and add new tri...
- Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:20 am
- Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
- Topic: Replacement Window in Brick Opening
- Replies: 5
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Re: Replacement Window in Brick Opening
Here is a pic of the existing window. House is 90 years old and windows may be as old. Also a pic of the brick mold for the new window Fiberglass-Windows-Trimeline-Brickmold-casing.png 20210310_085759.jpg The existing external trim is very old wood and the caulking is cracking. I don't mind spending...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 3:27 pm
- Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
- Topic: Replacement Window in Brick Opening
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14731
Replacement Window in Brick Opening
I am planning a DIY window replacement. The existing window is a double hung sash window in a brick opening. The replacement window is a fibreglass casement window. This new window has an optional brick mold that clips on the window frame, and has a nailing fin/flange. With the fin/flange removed th...