PJB12
Well-Known Member
Hello All!
I am doing painting and found that the bottoms of some window trim had water behind them when I removed the caulk. I am wondering if it is wiser to leave the bottoms open to let water out, or caulk them closed to keep water & snow from blowing in.
The sides of the trim are still sealed well, so I suspect moisture is entering at the seams in the siding shingles and wicking sideways. (Just a guess)
I'd hate to remove the brittle 125+ year old trim and wreck it. I'd also then have to have made new trim the size of the gap between the frame and the asbestos siding. That's too big a project for me.
It is very ugly with them open, so caulking is preferred- if if won't cause damage. Or, perhaps caulk with a small weep hole.
Thank You For Your Advice!
Paul
Here are some photos of the ugliness:
I am doing painting and found that the bottoms of some window trim had water behind them when I removed the caulk. I am wondering if it is wiser to leave the bottoms open to let water out, or caulk them closed to keep water & snow from blowing in.
The sides of the trim are still sealed well, so I suspect moisture is entering at the seams in the siding shingles and wicking sideways. (Just a guess)
I'd hate to remove the brittle 125+ year old trim and wreck it. I'd also then have to have made new trim the size of the gap between the frame and the asbestos siding. That's too big a project for me.
It is very ugly with them open, so caulking is preferred- if if won't cause damage. Or, perhaps caulk with a small weep hole.
Thank You For Your Advice!
Paul
Here are some photos of the ugliness: