What Does Brickmold Mean

Brickmold is used as casing around exterior doors. It is molding around the window and door frames that abuts the exterior facing material of the building and serves as an aesthetic boundary between the siding and the frame; most commonly used in pre-hung units. It is also known as trim, casing and and an architrave.

What does it mean door with no Brickmold?

Brickmold is a type of seal or finish that gives an added layer of strength and durability to your exterior doors. No brickmold doors on the other hand imply that the door is not sealed, or another seal or molding is installed.

Why is it called Brickmould?

While no one really knows where the term brickmold came from, it can be assumed the name comes from the siding it covers. Brickmold was made to protect the brick around windows and doors. Thus, the name “brickmold,” was born.