Retrimming retrofit windows
#1
01-30-07, 05:27 PM
Retrimming retrofit windows
I bought a house last year (built in 1967)that had retrofit windows installed in the old frames. That's not what I would have picked to do, but regardless, I am looking to replace the interior window trim on them, as the trim is from 1967. The jambs are worn and need to be replaced. What's the best way to do that? Can the jambs and trim be pulled off, or is it best to lay a new jamb over the old, and retrim that way?
#2
01-31-07, 04:08 AM
We may have a terminology problem. The jambs are the frame of the old window, and can't be removed easily. The casing(trim around the window) and sill(stool) are not actually part of the frame and fairly easy to remove. The casing is usually nailed to the window jamb and to the house framing. The sill is nailed down into the window frame sill.
#3
01-31-07, 05:57 AM
Group Moderator
In addition, your windows may have an extension jamb that is visible (between the casing and the window, the inside edge of the casing being nailed to this extension jamb) OR there may be a removable interior stop (between the casing and the window, and just a corner of the jamb (frame of the window) is visible.
In short, any window can be retrimmed by pulling off everything that you can see that is stained and varnished, then replacing it with new.
In short, any window can be retrimmed by pulling off everything that you can see that is stained and varnished, then replacing it with new.
#4
01-31-07, 06:45 PM
Whoops, I guess I meant I need to replace the extension jambs and trim. I think anyway??... can you lok at the pic:
http://www.lightfactor.com/a.jpg
It looks like there is a seam between the jambs and the extension jambs, and I may be able to separate the two.
The wood is really beat up, as you can see, and needs to be pulled out and replaced.
Thanks for your help, guys!
http://www.lightfactor.com/a.jpg
It looks like there is a seam between the jambs and the extension jambs, and I may be able to separate the two.
The wood is really beat up, as you can see, and needs to be pulled out and replaced.
Thanks for your help, guys!
#5
01-31-07, 07:09 PM
Group Moderator
It's kind of hard to tell from the picture, but it does look like either an extension jamb, or an interior stop. In any case, you will be able to remove the casing, then remove the other piece and replace it.
Something I like to do (in addition to replacing the trim you have pictured) is add a piece of base shoe (like a quarter round) on top of your stop or ext. jamb, to cover up the old caulking.
Here's an example of what I mean:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/thexsleeper/detail?.dir=4b29&.dnm=bd37re2.jpg
You should be able to see the baseshoe sitting right next to the window.
Its also useful to move the extension jamb outward a little bit (1/4" per side) so that when you go to install your new casing, you are sure to cover up the old paint lines (or wall paper edges).
Something I like to do (in addition to replacing the trim you have pictured) is add a piece of base shoe (like a quarter round) on top of your stop or ext. jamb, to cover up the old caulking.
Here's an example of what I mean:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/thexsleeper/detail?.dir=4b29&.dnm=bd37re2.jpg
You should be able to see the baseshoe sitting right next to the window.
Its also useful to move the extension jamb outward a little bit (1/4" per side) so that when you go to install your new casing, you are sure to cover up the old paint lines (or wall paper edges).
