Comments on: Don’t Forget Your Apron – Window Casing, Sills, and More! http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/ Remodeling ideas, inspiration, and advice Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:37:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim Layton http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-19884 Tim Layton Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:09:58 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-19884 I normally would remove a comment, such as the one above that simply says... buy from us! But I thought I'd comment on it myself instead... The product offered at the site above (reached by clicking on the commenter's name) is a great idea and if you're going to do one or two windows it might be the option for you. I know nothing about the product or the company, but a kit is a kit and often times it reduces effort. However, if you aspire to become a perpetual, habitual, home remodeler then you want to learn the carpentry skills that this process will teach you. It's an easy project that is a great stepping stone toward more advanced woodworking in the future. Give a man a fish... teach a man to fish... you know the story. Tim I normally would remove a comment, such as the one above that simply says… buy from us! But I thought I’d comment on it myself instead…

The product offered at the site above (reached by clicking on the commenter’s name) is a great idea and if you’re going to do one or two windows it might be the option for you. I know nothing about the product or the company, but a kit is a kit and often times it reduces effort.

However, if you aspire to become a perpetual, habitual, home remodeler then you want to learn the carpentry skills that this process will teach you. It’s an easy project that is a great stepping stone toward more advanced woodworking in the future.

Give a man a fish… teach a man to fish… you know the story.

Tim

]]> By: Chau http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-19882 Chau Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:54:18 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-19882 Instead of making the casings yourself, you can purchase the casings from us. It's quick and easier to install. Look at the website for more information. Instead of making the casings yourself, you can purchase the casings from us. It’s quick and easier to install. Look at the website for more information.

]]> By: Lacey http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-18959 Lacey Sun, 23 May 2010 20:56:06 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-18959 hi.. I want to add trim to the windows, I love the way it looks in the picture, where do you purchase all the items needed... I am mainly looking for a kit can you briefly describe the needed material I would greatly appreciate it thank you! hi.. I want to add trim to the windows, I love the way it looks in the picture, where do you purchase all the items needed… I am mainly looking for a kit can you briefly describe the needed material I would greatly appreciate it thank you!

]]> By: Casing a Window That Has Drywall Returns — Audio Q&A Day http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-14174 Casing a Window That Has Drywall Returns — Audio Q&A Day Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:24:15 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-14174 [...] Here is a link to a post I did all about window casing, wood sills, and apron trim. [...] [...] Here is a link to a post I did all about window casing, wood sills, and apron trim. [...]

]]> By: KS http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-13597 KS Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:21:58 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-13597 Hi, My question is very similiar to Carol's post: We have drywall returns. Our aluminum windows sit back from interior walls about 5 inches and have 7/8 inch aluminum trim surrounding the glass. Do we have to remove the drywall before putting the wood around the window (jam extension)? Or can we put the wood right over the dry wall? If so, what should the width of the wood be? Thank you. I have the same project problem - our windows have the drywall returns. How are drywall returns suppose to be cased if one wanted to add the molding back to get the more traditional look??? Hi,

My question is very similiar to Carol’s post:

We have drywall returns. Our aluminum windows sit back from interior walls about 5 inches and have 7/8 inch aluminum trim surrounding the glass. Do we have to remove the drywall before putting the wood around the window (jam extension)? Or can we put the wood right over the dry wall? If so, what should the width of the wood be? Thank you.

I have the same project problem – our windows have the drywall returns. How are drywall returns suppose to be cased if one wanted to add the molding back to get the more traditional look???

]]> By: Rodney http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-12508 Rodney Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:56:04 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-12508 One more think...the current fluted casing is 3 1/2 inches wide. Is this unusual or not common these days? One more think…the current fluted casing is 3 1/2 inches wide. Is this unusual or not common these days?

]]> By: Rodney http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-12507 Rodney Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:52:10 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-12507 Hi, I currently have stained fluted window casings throughout my home, without an apron. I would like to paint the casing and jamb white as I believe it gives a more updated appearance. How do I go about painting the casing and jamb? Do I use an oil or latex primer first? Which primer offers fewer fumes with the best result? Do I remove the casing first and paint it or paint it in place? I have Anderson windows that open outward as opposed to upward as your pictures above show. I would love to add an apron on some of the shorter windows. I guess in this situation the casing would need to be removed first? FYI – your windows above look very nice! Hi,

I currently have stained fluted window casings throughout my home, without an apron. I would like to paint the casing and jamb white as I believe it gives a more updated appearance. How do I go about painting the casing and jamb? Do I use an oil or latex primer first? Which primer offers fewer fumes with the best result? Do I remove the casing first and paint it or paint it in place? I have Anderson windows that open outward as opposed to upward as your pictures above show. I would love to add an apron on some of the shorter windows. I guess in this situation the casing would need to be removed first?

FYI – your windows above look very nice!

]]> By: Sharon http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-12375 Sharon Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:36:59 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-12375 Hi, I am trying my hand a home repairs, I noticed in my living room that the base of the window (apron) is separated from the wall. What can I use to fill and seal this gap? (something that won't rot or get mole) and seal. Thank you. Hi,

I am trying my hand a home repairs, I noticed in my living room that the base of the window (apron) is separated from the wall. What can I use to fill and seal this gap? (something that won’t rot or get mole) and seal. Thank you.

]]> By: Remodeling Guy http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-12358 Remodeling Guy Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:02:43 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-12358 If the apron will cover the damaged drywall, then you don't need to worry about a patch. Now the only concern is if there are other problems with your wall assembly such as bad framing or siding. What you don't want is the casing or apron to be the only thing between the interior of the house and a line to the exterior. In other words, if you can look in that hole and see light from outside, then you might want to patch the hole or find and fix the problem outside. If the apron will cover the damaged drywall, then you don’t need to worry about a patch. Now the only concern is if there are other problems with your wall assembly such as bad framing or siding. What you don’t want is the casing or apron to be the only thing between the interior of the house and a line to the exterior. In other words, if you can look in that hole and see light from outside, then you might want to patch the hole or find and fix the problem outside.

]]> By: Great Window Trim and A Cool Heavy Timber Bed http://www.remodelingguy.net/2009/03/dont-forget-your-apron-window-casing-sills-and-more/#comment-11843 Great Window Trim and A Cool Heavy Timber Bed Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:22:13 +0000 http://www.remodelingguy.net/?p=699#comment-11843 [...] is the awesome window trim! I love the use of traditional window casing, aprons, and sills… all made out of wood and painted a great accent color. This job uses a piece of trim known [...] [...] is the awesome window trim! I love the use of traditional window casing, aprons, and sills… all made out of wood and painted a great accent color. This job uses a piece of trim known [...]

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