Whether you want to match, replace or select exterior window trim, knowing the proper terminology makes it easier to request what you need:
- Exterior window and door trim is called brick molding
- Interior door and window trim is called case molding
Exterior Door Molding aka Brick Molding ~ Photo Credit Joe Mehaffey
Improper installation and failure to protect the wood on all sides before installing it often leads to water damage that rots wooden window and door trim as you can see in these photos.
Many contractors use soft woods like fir or pine which are less resistant to water damage, rot and mold than hardwoods.
Contact us or call (888) 209-9307 ~ We are happy to assist.
What type of wood you select and how it installed can make your window trim last many times longer. Spending a little more can save you much more in the long run.
Water Damage Can Cause Window Sills to Rot ~ Photo Credit Handyman Nuts and Bolts ~ How to Prevent and Repair Wood Rot Damage
How to Use Our Molding Search Tool
To begin a molding search, use the drop down menu (change “Crown” to Brick Moulds) to select the type of molding. To see all available moldings in all sizes simply click “Start Search”. You can narrow the selection by entering dimensions in the fields.
DIY Tips for Intalling Window Moldings:
- Exterior Window Trim Ideas
- How to Wrap Exterior Window Trim
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We are in the process of replacing all our rotten timber windows with composite ones. The beauty of composites is it is a timber trim internally but aluminium externally. Best of both worlds!
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we had our windows re-done a couple of years back, we looked at composite at the time but ended up with upvc… not sure why.
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Thanks for the reference. I am planning to have the house renovated and this will really help a lot.
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My dad is trying to redecorate my room and he#s a little bit unsure of which exterior trim to use. Obviously we get quite a lot of rain and stuff so we want to be able to go with something that will last a long time in poor weather. I personally didn’t know there was a difference in terminology so this will help when I start researching what is best.
Hmm! This is good advice, though I must say the photograph of the door and surrounds is nasty and a job that I would not want to tackle.
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that part of the window really gets chipped and rotten especially if it constantly rains like where I am from..i replaced mine months ago with your product..it worked out well
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Any halfway decent professional will be an assurance that these kind of slovenly installations don’t happen. Your window installation should be guaranteed against this kind of foreseeable damage. The best advice? Stay away from wood altogether! There are plenty of plastic and composite alternatives for wood that are visibly indistinguishable and provide unmatchable insulating and weatherproofing qualities.
Good to know. That window does look quite bad, seems like it need an exterior window trim or the need to be replaced by a new one. That’s why it’s good to think about choosing a long lasting wood material before the installation.
I wish I had found reference material like this 3 years ago. I ended up with a UPVC finish instead of the imitation wood we were looking for. As Matt (above) states; both offer great protection from the elements, but due to poor knowledge we didn’t get the look we wanted. Suppose the moral is to read more articles like this.
There are various anti-rot ‘eco’ wood available now specifically to tackle water damage, although much like everything else, maintenance is necessary every now and then no matter now anti-rot a material claims to be.