That s what actually when i say brick mold that s what it s called.
Vinyl window gap filler.
Don t use caulk as a filler for poorly trimmed out windows.
Fill small holes with an exterior filler and lightly sand it smooth after it dries.
For the first time in the history of the vinyl window industry customers contractors and manufacturers have a trustworthy product that can help mitigate unforeseen costs stemming from damaged windows.
Fills an average of four to six residential windows 36 x 60 a 3 8 gap 1 deep with a single 12 oz.
Now when it comes through the wall there probably in the old window design was a brick mold or a trim that went around the outside of that window that was wider.
If applied to large gaps caulk can sag out of.
Or use a paintable caulk and smooth it with your finger.
Caulk is intended for use on relatively narrow seams typically 1 4 wide or tighter.
Measure carefully when applying trim around vinyl or aluminum clad windows and leave a 1 8 in.
Expansion gap between the trim and the window frame for caulk.
How many windows can one can of great stuff window door fill.
And very often with the old wood windows there is a brick mold.
Use inside or out to fill gaps and cracks around plumbing lines and rim joists in attics and basements and more.