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.
It s a fairly simple project but a lot of information.
While you ve probably thought of improving the quality of your glass to increase thermal insulation you can do the same for your frames saving money.
Add glue and screw the frame together with 2 inch screws to build a pocket frame.
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.
To build a new window frame in an existing wall.
In this video i ll show you how to construct a complete window trim detail job from start to finish.
Door and window frames span the gap between the stud frame and the wall.
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.
A window frame is the window s structural support.
Window frames have four.
Door frames have three pieces.
They are usually 3 4 inch pine or fir with nothing special about them.
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.