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grungemuffin t1_j9ogden wrote

You should leave the trim and replace the window. Avoid all these problems

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Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9ohlfd wrote

Well the leakage is coming from behind the trim so I'm afraid that I have to replace the trim one way or another. I thought might as well replace the window frame while I'm on it.

The damaged on the window frame is worst on the inside...

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oneeye3040 t1_j9pwra1 wrote

If you weren't having water issues you could buy an insert window and keep the old window jambs. You probably won't be able to get a cheap vinyl (pvc) in an insert, but in a clad window you can.

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The_camperdave t1_j9qf5wz wrote

> You should leave the trim and replace the window. Avoid all these problems

The advice I've always heard is to always do a "brick-to-brick" replacement. If the old window was leaking, the damage will be hidden beneath the trim. Replacing just the window means that the leak is still there. A brick-to-brick replacement gives you the opportunity to repair any damage that may have occurred.

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