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Measure and Cut Side Trim

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Installing New Window Trim On The Exterior Of A House.

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What happens here

Set up your cutting station, which should include a saw (a skill saw is used in the video, but a chop saw is recommended for straighter cuts) and an air compressor with a siding nail gun. Begin by taking precise measurements of the vertical (side) lengths of the window frame. Transfer these measurements to your new trim material. Cut the two side pieces first, ensuring accurate and straight cuts. For optimal results, a framer's square can be used to mark perfectly straight lines before cutting.

Goal: Accurately measure and cut the vertical pieces of new window trim

Tools and materials

  • Air Compressor Husky — Powering the siding nail gun
  • Framer's Square — Ensuring straight and accurate cuts
  • Siding Nail Gun — Nailing the new trim pieces in place
  • Skill Saw — Cutting the new trim pieces
  • Tape Measure — Measuring the dimensions of the window frame
  • New Trim Material — Replacing the old damaged trim

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my new trim. Okay, I got all the window trim removed now. I got my saw and nail gun set up to start installing the new trim. I'm going to take some measurements and begin measuring to cut my trim. I've got a skill saw to cut it. I've got a uh siding nail gun set up to actually nail my trim in. You could actually use just a hammer and eight penny nails to nail in your trim if you don't have a nail gun. So, I'm going to do is the two sides first and then I'm going to do the the top and the bottom.

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