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Window Casing
Window casing covers a window's framework and can be decorative or plain
Chris Hill
January 1, 2000
Houzz Contributor. Chris Hill, of chiefs-shop.com, has been woodworking for more than 25 years and has family members who have been involved in nearly every aspect of home building. Chris also builds custom furniture and furnishings and restores and repairs pieces. You can find him on Houzz every week and at http://chiefs-shop.com.
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On a window the casing is the trim or molding that generally covers the framework that holds the window assembly in place. The word "casing" refers to both the interior, which is generally more decorative and in keeping with the design of the home, and the exterior, which is typically less decorative but still a part of the overall exterior design of the home.
The casing in this illustration has a fluted look.
Even in odd spaces, the casing is important for finishing touches.
Uniform casing creates a uniform look for multiple windows in the same room.
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