Building Out A Window Frame

Mark and drill three pilot holes spaced evenly through the ends of the top and sill pieces at each joint using a drill driver.

Building out a window frame.

To build a new window frame in an existing wall. Door frames have three pieces. In this video i ll show you how to construct a complete window trim detail job from start to finish. If the siding needs to be cut so it butts against the edge of the exterior trim cut it out using a circular saw instead of a jigsaw.

A window frame is the window s structural support. If you re attaching the four pieces directly to the rough framing drill pilot holes with a 3 16 inch bit centered through each piece and screw the top on first. Window frames are divided into a head side the top sill side bottom and jambs sides. They are usually 3 4 inch pine or fir with nothing special about them.

Window frames have four. Door and window frames span the gap between the stud frame and the wall. For this project tom shows you how to install window trim that has reeded side and head casings plain corner blocks a thick stool and a dainty apron all of which he copied from the original trim. Use the holes in the siding to find the inside of the new frame and measure back toward center the width of the side jamb usually about 3 4 inch 1 2 inch.

It s a fairly simple project but a lot of information.