Explanations and Alternatives For Trimming Windows
My explanations for trimming windows can be applied to some situations but not all as to the many different styles of windows. There are many different applications as well as shapes and sizes of windows. For the purpose of this page we will be assuming the windows are already installed and ready for window trim.That being said basically after the windows are installed they either come with jambs installed directly to the windows or they don't and will have to be installed by the trimmer. The dictionary definition of a jamb: "either of the vertical sides of a doorway, arch, window, or other opening," "forming the sidepieces for the frame of an opening" In other words the jamb on a window is the part that covers the rough opening around the window to the inside finished wall.
Sometimes depending on the manufacturer the window trim will come with the window other times you will have to buy the jamb and casing separately. If the jambs are already factory applied to the window as a unit then all you have to do is apply casing again depending on the style. If you have some sort of round or partially round windows the manufacturer will send the window trim with the window. If your windows came without the jambs you have a couple different choices on how to jamb and case them. One good and easy way to go is to measure the windows and call your local lumber yard or store give them the measurements and order the window insert jambs all premade. They can also be pretimmed or precased so all you have to do is slide them in center them and nail them. It is very easy quick and they look very nice.
Another way is to buy the jambs and put them together yourself slide them in and then case them. This way also may be cheaper but your time does mean something so weigh your time against the cost.
Another route for trimming windows is to buy the stock and make all the jambs yourself. This involves a lot more work and really is not as easy as you would think so again think about your time and add a little in for frustration. I don't recommend this because of the ease at the alternative methods. As you can probably tell there are many ways to go about trimming windows depending on what you get or have.
