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Old 10-21-2008, 09:58 AM   #1
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j-channel with 3" deep pocket.

When I was working in NY a couple months ago the hotel I stayed had j-channel around the windows with a 3" pocket. From a distance it looked like a 1x4 window surround.

I'm trying to use something like that on a huge job and can't find a manufacture of it.

Anyone know who makes such a thing?

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Old 10-21-2008, 10:30 AM   #2
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Josh,
I personally never have seen any, but be sure to let me know if and when you find out who makes it. I am interested in it.
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:33 AM   #3
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Cole I had never seen it either until then.

Trying to save a contractor some money and since all the siding is 10' and above ground elevation I figured this would be the route to go.
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:55 AM   #4
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Trying to save a contractor some money and since all the siding is 10' and above ground elevation I figured this would be the route to go.
Good deal, I will take a look for it a little later today. If I find something I will send you a pm or email.
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:15 AM   #5
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The manager just called me back from one of my suppliers. He said that alcoa and vytec both make it. No one stocks it though and it's almost 10/stick before my discount.

It comes in 12' sticks just like regular j-channel and installs just the same.
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:41 AM   #6
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we've used the 2-1/2 before from mastic. The only thing I dont like is the miters dont always look super good cause they are flimsy. They are however a lot easier to use than lineals
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Old 10-21-2008, 12:25 PM   #7
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are you guys talking about window trim? i am pricing a job as i type and i am trying to figure out what window trim to use. the guy has a bunch of half rounds and elipticals and he does'nt want azek or fypon. he wants the half round trim to be that crown molded type look(pediment) all in pvc. a company called ITEX and Advanced Trim Wright make pvc window trim. there is always bendable J but the guy wants something wider and more decorative. any other idea's ,feel free to let me know.
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Old 10-21-2008, 03:38 PM   #8
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At Applicators Sales I get a 2 1/2" Wide Window Casing that I have used in the past, they also have a 3" Snap-In Crown model that I've used too. I also used there 3 1/2" and 5" Lineal's
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Old 10-29-2008, 09:47 AM   #9
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napco and variform

Napco and Variform also make a 2 1/2" J-Channel. I believe what they make and Alcoa's may be identical as they are all owned by the same people.
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Old 10-29-2008, 03:19 PM   #10
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its been featured in a issue of finehomebuilding, ill dig it out in a little while..

it definitely looks nice, i know i would have used it on a few jobs in the last year or so, instead we bent up our own j on the break, not wild about it do to how the aluminum scratches, especially on windows low to the ground in heavy traffic areas around houses
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Old 10-29-2008, 04:31 PM   #11
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Such a simple genius idea really.
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Old 11-07-2008, 06:13 PM   #12
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window trim

Royal building products makes these types of trim go google them thier site lists distributors. and of course Fypon makes injected foam trim. It is all kinda pricey
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