What Are Window Casings

Casings are the moldings that go around the window frames. They are installed outside the house to seal the window frame to the house blocking cold air from entering the interior. Inside, casings are the finishing touch to a window installation, the same as baseboards and door moldings finish off a room.

What is the difference between casing and trim?

Quite simply, it’s a moulding profile which frames (or trims) a door or window. … Casing is functional as well as decorative. The main purpose of casing is to surround all doors and windows, covering any space or gap left between the drywall and frame.

What is the casing around a window called?

Frame. A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system. It is comprised of the head, jamb and sill.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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