Capping offers a way to protect existing wooden window frames and exterior trim without getting it completely replaced.
Trimcappiing over vinyl.
The aluminum is intended to make aging trim with peeling paint look better reduce future paint maintenance and provide a waterproof layer to control the infiltration of water.
In construction capping or window capping window cladding window wrapping refers to the application of aluminum or vinyl sheeting cut and formed with a break to fit over the exterior wood trim of a building.
You can cap your window trim door trim rake and fascia boards.
Capping is also known as wrapping.
Trim capping windows with vinyl or aluminum is especially popular in colder climates like the northeastern states where severe weather takes its toll on exposed wood trim.
Capped trims don t need to be painted sanded or refinished to keep their luster.
You can cap your home s trim with a material like vinyl or aluminum so that the delicate wood material is clad in a weather proof material.
Exterior window trim on vinyl siding if your home has vinyl siding and you d like to add vinyl window trim you will first need to remove the existing siding and j channel from around the windows.
Vinyl has a higher impact resistance than aluminum adding to its durability value.
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In capping vinyl or aluminum sheeting is fitted over the existing frames.
Aluminum capping trim on vinyl replacement windows.
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Vinyl wrapping your home s trim adds durability but often comes up short in this area when compared to aluminum wrap.
Aluminum capping trim on vinyl replacement windows.
Cover your exterior wood window sills and brick molding trim with our vinyl trim products.
Peeling paint on these areas will lead to wood rot mold and moisture problems if not properly maintained.