I’m hoping this hasn’t been done to death i.e. discussion of trim work. I did a search and have come up empty handed. In past posts from others, I have copied and pasted some information here for reference, but…
I’m planning to incorporate a “Classical Craftsman” type of trim around windows and doors. That Windsor Mill website was very helpful that others have posted. It’s very good for dimensions of millwork and what not.
My question though: I’m wondering a little bit about sequence of installing the various pieces, especially stool and apron. To me, it seems more practical to install the apron first, level this all up, then place down the stool. To me, this would avoid having to shim up the stool to get it level before putting in the apron. If this approach is used (apron first, then stool), would it be smart to squirt in some construction adhesive before nailing down the stool? You know, kinda fill any voids?
Also, how ’bout casing the inside of the window above the stool? I forgot who it was, but someone mentioned they frame the casing outside the window then place in the window surround. To me this sounds feasible, but what about plumbing and squaring this “frame” if the rough opening is a little out of whack? If one was not to do the latter, do you nail the top piece of inside casing first, then the side pieces?
Thanks in advance…
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never heard of doing the apron first. I'm assuming you have windows that do not have factory jamb extensions.
there are 2 methods that I have used:
1) a: install the stool. b: Install the ripped 1x4 or 1x6 or whatever width the returns are in the hole. c: Install the casing moldings. d: cut the apron to the outside width of the casing moldings and then install.
2) a: prefab the ripped 1x4 or 1x6 to the stool maiking a box. b: Apply the casing molding to the box. c: Install in the hole, d: apply the apron.
Wiley,
I install the stools first, which have milled ends not added returns, extension jambs (if needed) second, mullion caps (if needed) third, casing fourth, long screws up through the bottoms of the stool horns into the meat of the casing legs fifth, apron sixth.
If you use returns on the stool horns, you will probably not be able to get a screw up into the casing leg because the miter joint on the horn will bisect the meat of the casing leg.
I assume by "casing the inside of the window" you are talking about extension jambs. These can be either nailed together on a bench or in place. Shim between rough framing and extension jambs to allign them to window jambs. Shoot them to window jambs and hold nails to the outside edge of the extension jambs so the casing will cover the holes up.
Have fun.
jim@miterclamp.com