outside window molding

voldo37 · Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:04 pm

So as I am in the fixing mode I am looking at the outside windows - the plastic molding that goes around the windows inside of the metal frame is falling apart - can that be replaced or do I just have to replace the whole window?? On the Mobile Home Parts Store they have some pieces called "Square Finish Window Glazing Channel Kit" - any chance this is what I need?? If so, how do I go about replacing them??

thanks
Kurt

Greg · Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:17 pm

Hi & welcome kurt, If you can post a picture of what you are working on it will help. Thanks, Greg

voldo37 · Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:49 pm

I hope I am doing this right - as you can see the plastic trim around the windows is falling apart

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Greg · Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:48 am

What you have is the basic "trailer" window. Plan on doing a replacement, I don't think I have ever heard on anyone repairing them. You could try just caulking the gap as a temporary fix.
Depending on your location & weather you may want to think about replacing the windows with a good double hung window. Greg

voldo37 · Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:23 pm

OK - thanks! I will do some checking on what it would cost to replace.

texasprairierose · Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:21 am

Before we replaced our windows with double hung ones, we had the molding that you are describing. We replaced it and we found that the easiest way to do it was to grip it with a pair of needle nose pliers and heat it slightly with a heat gun to soften it and pull it out of the channel while it was still flexible. Then my husband just cut the new pieces and popped them into place. I love my new windows and REALLY don't miss that molding