exterior wood window sills | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
2013年1月1日 · Going to trim the exterior windos with 5/4 x 4 on the sides . 5/4 x 6 head casing. The owner wants a sill apllied then a 5/4 x 3 under the sill. Looking to purchase a window sill that is already made and primed. Can't seem to find any on the internet. Local lumber yard was closed yesterday and today. premium paint grade doug fir.
Exterior Window Trim Proportion to siding size
2012年6月13日 · Going with sill look. Here is my bottom with beveled sill. This is all 5/4, 5 1/2" with 2" sill (not fully attached at yet). 5 1/2 may be a bit much for the sides and the bottom isn't a done deal either. I always like the bold depth these trims give to the windows. This is my first expierence with FC and Miratec.
Replacing exterior window Sill | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
2009年11月19日 · I have replaced quite a few sills without removing the window, but all of them were single windows. I have a customer with a double window. Full header no window pocket. Has anyone removed the sill and what can I expect under the center of the two windows. The sill is on the edge of filling the rot or replacing the sill.
Windows leaking - Stucco exterior - Contractor Talk
2010年1月24日 · 3) Set the window flange in another bed of caulk. 4) Stucco goes on after windows installed. 5) Use a precast window sill. Out of about 200 windows, only two or three turned out to be manufacturing problems. All the rest of the leaks were due to installation. Window sub (this was commercial) was bonded. He's out of business mainly due to this.
Prime before or after caulking? - Contractor Talk
2010年12月1日 · The advantages were: After sanding, the trim is smooth for caulking and it's easier on your finger. The caulk fills the gaps, not primer that isn't flexible. Nail filler will flash if it isn't primed, it keeps soaking up paint. You're painting directly over primer and …
Help with window sills | Contractor Talk - Professional …
2013年7月9日 · "Having an accurate window sill angle measurement ensures tight fit with windows and more importantly, minimizes water infiltration via wicking. So what is the correct angle for a sill? In general, a window sill should have 3-12 or 3″ by 12″ slope or pitch for good rain drainage. 3-12 slope means that for every 12 inches of horizontal ...
question on code for framing a window - Contractor Talk
2015年12月18日 · Some framers put them at the top plate height, but when dealing with larger openings on a long and unobstructed wall, best practice to keep the header right above the door or window because you have a much better lateral support and it prevents wall movement each time the door closes, not to mention you want to have a solid surface above the door or …
Windows: Rotten Sill - Contractor Talk
2007年2月26日 · The secret to cladding sills on wood windows is: use sill trim right up to the glass. Make sure the sill projects at least 1 1/2 inches past the finished wall (stucco, siding, etc) below the window. (If it doesn't you can nail on 1x2) It is very important to have a good slope on the cladding, both on top, and underneath, so water runs off.
Stone wall window trim details - Contractor Talk
2023年10月15日 · 29 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Oct 15, 2023. Stone wall going in place where opening used to be. Looking for opinions on trim around. Should stone be run up right beside window like show with lintel right overtop and stone or pour in place concrete still right underneath. Or would it be better to be trimmed out with cedar and then run stone up ...
Kitchen Sink Window Lower Than Countertop - Contractor Talk
2012年8月23日 · In both cases the sink cabinet and counter top were also bumped a few (3" in one and 5" in the other) inches forward of the rest of the cabinet line. They made a nice pocket at the window sill for growing some kitchen herbs. Both cases had spectacular views into valley areas and the lower window heights gave better downward sight lines.