Window Trim Pt. I

The new windows installed, but untrimmed, were looking a bit naked with the tar paper flapping in the breeze and aged subsiding exposed for all to see. Trimming the new windows was manifestly different than just coping the old trim. The old windows we built by a craftsman, the sill integrated in to the frame, outlined with finely beveled interlocking trim.

We aren't really that good; we don't even have a router for crying out loud! But we managed to come up with a plan which will accomplish a similar enough look that these window won't look totally weird compared to the originals a story above.
















Step one was to cut out space in the siding for the new wider, bolder, fatter trim boards. Next, 5" trim was added to sides and tops and finally 3" to the bottom.















Lessons learned this time around:
1) Just bring the saw outside and save yourself 10,000 trips inside every time you realize you miscut.
2) brad and finish nailers are god's way of saying he loves you.
3) when in doubt, caulk it!

Part II will include the finishing touches like surrounding fine trim and a faux sill.