Aluminum cladding on window and door trim
We had some new vinyl replacement windows, and new storm doors installed and decided to also install some new aluminum cladding.
As some of the old cladding was buckled and wavy, I was expecting the contractor to take out the old cladding before installing the new cladding. There was also a lot of old caulking, that was loose, that I thought he would pull off, before putting any new caulking. Instead he put the new over the old, and it looks terrible. It’s still looks wavy, and I can see the old caulk. What is the usual procedure ?
Before the contractor returns, I decided to take off the old cladding myself on the windows not done yet, and to my surprise, there is another layer underneath that one. So, this new one would have made 3 layers. That can’t be good, can it ?
A few more questions.
If some of the wooden trim is rotten, shouldn’t it be replaced before cladding.
Does the cladding prevent water from getting through ?
Thanks for your help.
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Im not a fan. Although i know there are situations where it is needed Im of the thought is it mostly a quick lazy way out.
yes the cladding should be removed, the rotten trim removed (the reason the first aluminum was put up) and new trim put on.
What other options do I have ? The house was bought sided, and has that awful j-channel everywhere.
I was also surpised to find 2 layers of aluminum cladding on all the windows and door trim.
The cladding prevents water from getting OUT, which is why the wood rots.
(Of course, it's "maintenance free", which is another way of saying "you'll never paint this wood again, because it will rot before you can.")