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by zsisk
Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:06 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Trimming/Capping Exterior
Replies: 7
Views: 24796

Re: Trimming/Capping Exterior

It is only one window for now. I just bought one to try it first. I have learned from my mistakes and will do much better the next time around. I finished it up this past weekend and it turned out ok. I will post a pic or 2 when I get home today of the final installation. I ended up using strips of ...
by zsisk
Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Trimming/Capping Exterior
Replies: 7
Views: 24796

Re: Trimming/Capping Exterior

Yes I believe the replacement is to small. to late now so I am trying to make the best of it. luckily I only ordered one to start with. I also started with old aluminum frame Windows so I have no blind stops either from the old Windows.
by zsisk
Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Trimming/Capping Exterior
Replies: 7
Views: 24796

Re: Trimming/Capping Exterior

Can you give me an example of what you mean or hook me up with a link so I can understand it better. Like I said, I am new at this and think I can do good job with the rest of the windows if I figure this one out. Thanks
by zsisk
Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Trimming/Capping Exterior
Replies: 7
Views: 24796

Trimming/Capping Exterior

Not sure what the term would be, but I installed my first replacement window and it looks good inside. It is sealed outside but looks horrible. I did not touch the siding or j channel at all but the replacement didn't quite butt against the j-channel. So now I have a gap on 3 sides between new windo...