If you re scanning through the pros and cons thinking that you d like the low maintenance and weather resistant exterior that vinyl offers with the longevity of wood you should consider vinyl clad wood windows.
Wood trim vinyl windows.
When installing window molding start at the top.
Where andersen has innovated with vinyl is by using it as a protective cladding for its wood core windows.
Here s how they do it.
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It s all done by eye with a sharp pencil a miter saw and an 18 gauge nailer.
These products have wood frames wrapped with vinyl.
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You won t need to repair or replace window components as much as you would with metal or wood.
Exteriors are wood covered with extruded aluminum pvc or fiberglass.
Sized to fit perfectly into your existing window openings these windows feature fully framed units that can be installed without removing the surrounding interior or exterior trim or disturbing your siding paint or wallpaper.
When you know how to install window trim you can elevate your carpentry projects and achieve pro quality results.
Vinyl windows come in a variety of colors and styles but nothing can compare to the color options with wood.
Vinyl windows are made largely of high quality extruded polyvinyl chloride pvc some metal and other types of plastics are used for the sash mechanism.
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Wood windows are usually wood on the inside typically pine or douglas fir.
Most trim carpenters don t even use a tape to trim windows.
Vinyl windows and vinyl patio doors are also more durable than many other materials.
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This combination of a weather resistant vinyl exterior the strength of a solid wood frame and the beauty of a wood interior performs well beyond what vinyl can achieve on its own.
Cut a 45 degree angle on one end of the trim and hold it so the short end of the angle.
Fewer color and trim options.
Simply remove the old unit and insert the new one.