Exterior Basement windows trim
#1
09-16-05, 12:14 PM
Exterior Basement windows trim
I am looking for some kind of exterior trim for my basement windows. They are Pella windows and I want something that will improve the looks of the windows where they are connected to the blocks. Do they make such a thing?
#2
09-16-05, 01:05 PM
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You can use a variety of trim boards to trim the exterior. Pella also makes some cladding that can be snapped into that notch that is around the perimeter of the window. It's kind of a pain to work with, because it's heavy guage stuff that can't be cut or bent on a metal break. We usually just trim the windows with 2x6's that have been cut down to brickmould size, and then wrap them with aluminum trim coil in whatever color the customer prefers.
#3
09-17-05, 02:49 AM
You might want to look at Lowe's if you have one close to you. Go to where the brick mold is and look at the solid pvc brick mold(maintenance free) and they also have solid pvc sill plate I believe its called that(approx. 1" x 6"). Anyway its right next to the brick mold and if needed it could be cut in half and used as trim around your window. It looked like it would make a great window trim for me along with the brick mold. We too are going to be trimming against concrete block.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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09-21-05, 02:28 AM
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Jreed,
Visit a few masonary companys to check out stone facing along with the other ideas presented by others. But a question does arise. Will any improvement on your basement windows put your other windows (first floor, second floor) out of balance? The stone facing is mortored in. A masonary contractor is recommended if you do not have extensive experience in this type of work.
Visit a few masonary companys to check out stone facing along with the other ideas presented by others. But a question does arise. Will any improvement on your basement windows put your other windows (first floor, second floor) out of balance? The stone facing is mortored in. A masonary contractor is recommended if you do not have extensive experience in this type of work.
#5
09-21-05, 04:07 PM
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One of the benefits of having some sort of trim over the nailing fin is so that the trim can be removed someday so that the window can be removed. rjordan has an excellent point about choosing something that will compliment your other windows.
