Exterior Window Trim -- How to accomplish this look?
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Comments (3)Hi again, Here is the architect's elevation pic. The one above does not show the cladding material, and I just figured out how to send the architect's picture. This image does not show the window trim that we are planning around the windows on the siding part of house. After playing around with house visualizer sites, I am leaning towards the following body: greige - Quary stone board and batten house trim, soffits, facia, freize board - charcoal roof - charcoal (already done) windows - white (already done) window trim around door and siding windows - charcoal board and batten I think the greige has enough gray in it that pairing it with charcoal (not sure how dark of charcoal to go) should work. I wanted to also let you know that the front door will be changed to a 8 foot double door with 3/4 glass (hopefully this will tie in the deck door better). With the taller front door, the transom above will be shorter. Also there will be a bit more brick over garage than is showing. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. Carol...See MoreHow to I trim the exterior windows?
Comments (4)Thanks folks. Ron You're right. This house was built before 1952 and and the tiny pieces of siding we found in the garage rafters wouldn't go around even one window. ibpod I think you've hit the nail on the head. I've been looking at shutter and "top trim" options that can be added to the windows. Window boxes could also be added. GammyT You gave me such a good chuckle. Yes, I assure you, even in this odd color, the siding is steel. Magnets stick to it. The siding is thick, ridged, and strong - without one nick or chip - so I can't justify tearing it off and putting up a beautiful seamless sage green or lemon yellow siding. We've not totally ruled out painting yet, though. I'll assure you I clean the windows once a month. There is no mold on them. One block from my house is the end of the town and the beginning of 5,000+ acers of corn and wheat. The plows dig up the miles of land, then the afternoon prairie winds kick up and dirt is blown everywhere. I can't even open the north facing windows without most of it blowing right through the screens. As I said, this photo was taken in early spring and the dirt on the sill was blown on from the plowing. Wind and dust are a given here in North Dakota. Inside window trim after the first coat of paint....See MoreNew Window: Exterior Window Trim
Comments (5)Hey Everyone, Thank you for the responses. I never thought of installing a buck - that's probably what I am going to do. I actually appreciate the response of fixing the current window and evaluate each of my windows as I address them with this in mind. I like the old glass and understand the advantages of my older wood windows. That being said, some of my windows are simply not salvageable beyond building new sashes and starting over - the cost of which in terms of money and time would, at least according to my analysis, exceed the cost of a reasonably high-quality replacement. Some of my windows are also very difficult to access (I have a few 3 stories high in dormers) making the swap of the storm and screen difficult at best. The owner before me installed aluminum storm windows on some of these, but as far as I can tell they are garbage for the most part. All they did was succeed in causing a lot of damage - those are the only windows in the house (out of more than 40) that have rotted sills and jambs. Anyway, thanks again everyone. I am really thankful to have this forum and others like it. I have been working to renovate my house for the last 5 years and simply could not have done it without your help....See MoreExterior- how to balance trim around garage and windows
Comments (1)Square off the garage trim get rid of the shutters that will allow for wider trim there but the window above the garage IMO need to stay as is , all the uppers cannot have trima bove the windows anyway...See More- 8 years ago
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