Question about new vinyl window installation

19 years ago

I just got new Pella vinyl windows for the upstairs. The original windows from 1963 were still in place and one was leaking. There are two gigantic 8 foot by 6 foot windows for which I bought two 4 ft.x 3 foot windows. The windows are in place, but the casing sticks out beyond the exterior trim. Is this normal? Does the trim need to changed? To me it looks funny, but maybe I am being too picky. Does this sound like they are installed correctly?

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ron6519
19 years ago
Pictures?
Ron
jennye
Original Author
19 years ago
Ron I dont have pics as with my remodeling my camera has disappeared. The contractor will move them in for me, but says there will not be room to hang blinds INSIDE the windows, which I wanted. He said alternatively he will leave them as is but build out the trim. I had emailed him after I posted it. Should windows stick out past the exterior wall?
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guy_exterior_man
19 years ago
If I'm understanding you correctly, I assume your new windows were installed inside of the old window frames, what we call an insert window. Depending on what model window you purchased depends on the insert frames thickness. One of Pellas biggest downfalls in the vinyl Thermastar replacement windows is they don't have a complete system to their windows. The double & single hung come at the 3 1/4" frame thickness we're used to. The casement comes with fins you have to cut off and a 2-1/2" frame thickness with the slider coming with a built on "J Bead" and fins. Nothing consistent in any way. The protrusion of the window can go either way. It depends on where the installer wants it to go to. Sound's like the installer will move the stops in to accommodate your requests. Thats good!!
jennye
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks so much guy. He attached the metal fins to the exterior, but said he could I think cut that off and attach the windows to the inside, with wood. But because the sill was so big, he already took off the trim around the window to make it look smaller. He thinks it will look funny to make it flush now without a trim. I am thinking I should leave it as is, and build the ext. trim out. Is it normal for windows to protrude a little beyond the exterior wall? Thanks so much.
annzgw
19 years ago
The windows of my DIL's house extend a small amount beyond the vinyl siding, but the actual edge of the window is even with the trim.

On the interior of the house (from your question on the other forum) I think you're going to find decorating much easier if you can inside mount your window coverings........if you're wanting to use shades of any kind. So, I would try to get as much sill as I could inside the house.