The windows I'll ultimately be replacing have wood

trim around.

An Anderson double hung new construction window has a

perimiter that is about 1.25" tall measured from

the nailing flange.

This would seem to me that the window will extend

a good 1/4" from the trim using 1" real (azek).

Would there be any purpose other than looks to use a

thicker trim or build up a thicker trim to meet the

edge of the window frame?

And the drip cap - does this (Anderson 400 double hung)

window really *need* a drip cap? (Other than for

code that is ...).

What is the best drip cap?

Currently the window boarder/trim is 3.5" and extends

from siding j-channel to window frame - the trim

has two sides exposed, with the thin side framing

the window on 3 sides.

The front upper floor windows

on the house do not have a drip cap at the top of window

j-channel - these are 6.5" closer to soffit than windows

out back due to front porch.

Under the porch - no drip edge (seems a waste here for

sure). Out back 1st and 2nd floor windows have a

drip edge in/under door and window j-channel, so

another will be code (and install directions ...)

right on top of the window ... Oye!

Comments appreciated.