Doors and Windows - Window finish framing
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : Window finish framing
Jim MacDonald
01-08-04, 09:28 AM
My bedroom windows are aluminum frame with no internal finishing. They are set into the wall about three and a half inches. The wall is plastered up to the aluminum frame. I intend to wood frame these as though they were wooden sash windows by installing wood jams and stool with decorative molding for the sash. I have two questions. First should the stool extend past the decorative side sash or should I stop it at the sash? Second, In an attempt to cut down the winter sweating of the aluminum frame from quickly rotting the jams, should I install vinyl (or something) between the jam and the frame?
Thanks.
Jim MacDonald
Thanks.
Jim MacDonald
Annette
01-09-04, 08:09 AM
thanks for your question, Jim, but i think you'll get better advice from the pro's in the Doors & Windows forum, so i've moved your post.
if you need help with window "treatments" later, (ie draperies, etc), feel free to come on back to the Window Treatments forum and we'll get you taken care of!!
good luck!!! :)
if you need help with window "treatments" later, (ie draperies, etc), feel free to come on back to the Window Treatments forum and we'll get you taken care of!!
good luck!!! :)
lefty
01-09-04, 09:17 PM
Jim,
If your aluminum frames have a condensation problem, it's still going to be there, no matter what you do on the inside. The condensation will simply destroy all of your handiwork!!
I would replace the windows with vinyls. The condensation problem will be gone. NOW whatever you do on the inside will be something that your GRANDKIDS will enjoy!
The rest of your question is a bit confusing because of the terminology that you are using.
The "sash" is the part of the window that moves. It has nothing to do with how the window is trimmed out inside.
The wood trim on the jambs (sides) and the header (top) generally stops at the finished wall. (It doesn't extend inside the room from there).
The sill, or stoop, DOES extend into the room (USUALLY) about an inch or so. It's width is usually the width of the finished window, PLUS the width of the casings on either side, PLUS another 1/2" to 1" on each side. So, if the finished measurement of the inside of the window is 47", and you are using 2-1/4" casing on each side, you sill, or stoop, needs to be about 52-1/2" or 53-1/2" in length.
Hope this helps.
If your aluminum frames have a condensation problem, it's still going to be there, no matter what you do on the inside. The condensation will simply destroy all of your handiwork!!
I would replace the windows with vinyls. The condensation problem will be gone. NOW whatever you do on the inside will be something that your GRANDKIDS will enjoy!
The rest of your question is a bit confusing because of the terminology that you are using.
The "sash" is the part of the window that moves. It has nothing to do with how the window is trimmed out inside.
The wood trim on the jambs (sides) and the header (top) generally stops at the finished wall. (It doesn't extend inside the room from there).
The sill, or stoop, DOES extend into the room (USUALLY) about an inch or so. It's width is usually the width of the finished window, PLUS the width of the casings on either side, PLUS another 1/2" to 1" on each side. So, if the finished measurement of the inside of the window is 47", and you are using 2-1/4" casing on each side, you sill, or stoop, needs to be about 52-1/2" or 53-1/2" in length.
Hope this helps.