Exterior PVC Trim: Windows and Doors

Watch this Shop Class video to learn how to assemble and install casings for windows or doors in a wall that has been furred out for a rainscreen.

[anthonycaldi]

Dude that is a tight looking window trim! Well done!

[tamarawidrick]

Thanks for the great info! Totally love my PVC window and house trim boards.

[carenallen]

I love tools…good prep requires tools and the knowledge to use them….

[DIYROBOTS]

Thank you, perfect tutorial for beginner!

[josephmerritt]

Thanks for the video. I am curious about the final exterior cladding over the rainscreen (which looks like 1x3 wood) and the interface to the window trim you created. What was the plan?
In my case, I am planning to use James Hardie's lap siding, and I would like to use cellular PVC trim around the window.

[jeffdeluca]

Question.. how do you j-channel around all that gingerbread? I have a similar, old world trim on my windows and was going to cut off all the gingerbread to facilitate Siding install. But I'm all ears cause would like to maintain it if possible
Thx
Jeff

[monkfish]

Hello, wonderful video. Can I do thre same thing using 3 1/2 PVC j channel casing? Thanks

[jeffdeluca]

I would love to see how you cut your Siding around all that detail at the top of the wondow. I have an older home with similar and looks like a daunting task. Thank you

[cpmiller]

This is good, but I myself prefer setting new windows out at exterior surface, and have extensions inside if possible. Why spend two setups for exterior and interior? It does happen, but new build keep everything simple and faster.

[_SYDNA_]

Hmmm. I'm going to have research Kleer adhesives and stainless steel brads. Thanks

[indman]

Looks good but I would put a slope on top so that birds wont land on the top piece and do there business on your windows.

[whocares]

What do you use to fill the finish nail holes

[leestebbins]

Any ideas on how the siding is scribed around the trim, especially the head casing?

[MrScott_e]

I’m siding my new build with Chelsea Building Products - Everlast Siding. Because it is a floating material, all trim and penetrations are fixed to the Zip R3 prior to installing the J-Channel the siding will terminate. All trim is AZEK PVC. Any tips would be appreciated.

[bobusa]

Where are the channels for the siding?

[dustinsmith]

What do you use for finishing off your face screws?

[jordanwilkinson]

Thoughts on hurricane shutter anchors in pvc trim?

[TimCBuilders]

What "structural applications"?

[mikejustice]

Not good for structural application?
That’s strange because they’re used to build cabinet face frames which hold doors together as well as holding the entire cabinet carcasses together

[therealSIRBOOM]

This PVC (especially the lower sill) is only seemingly made with smooth texture... ugly. It needs to be cedar/wood grain-looked to match like... every siding on earth.