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   Scooter_ | Dec 29, 1998 10:46pm | #1

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   I agree with Joe. First, look on you existing home for trim and try to match it. If your existing windows have rather plain trim, having new Andersons with huge Crown and Cap moldings on the top will look silly.

   Typically, the side casings will have have a panel type molding on it, which at its thickest is 3/4", and flows down to about 1/4" over the width of the molding. A similar modlding is on top, often capped with a thick piece of capping which may be as thick as 1". Crown is ofen used under the sill, or a simple quarter round in more basic applications.

   Trying to match molding is dificult, and there are three variations: (1) Go to the largest molding center or mail order molding place you can find, and get the closest match you can find. Sometimes, the molding is wider and has a couple extra coves, which you can just cut off, or modify. Close enough is close enough, especially when the molding will be 20 feet in the air. (2) Have knives made ($100) for the particular profile, and run off 50 feet or so. Might as well make some extra. or (3) Grab some high quality stock, and a table saw, and make your own. Coves can be duplicated by running the stock through a table saw at a 45 degree angle. Roundovers do the rest.

   I use only redwood for outside trim. It molds beatifully and will withstand weather better than any other wood. It primes and paints perfectly. It will last 100 years or more, even if exposed.

   Hope this helps.

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   johno_ | Dec 29, 1998 10:50pm | #2

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   looking for examples of traditional exterior window casings and 'how to'info. Just installed some nice Andersens and want to trim them out. Any suggestions, books, articles, websites would be greatly appreciated.

   thanks
   jo:-)