Drywall around windows

[mayfieldkm]

OK guys...so I'm to the point where I'm ready to drywall around my windows and I'm not exactly sure how to proceed. As you'll see from the photos I'm attaching:

1) There are rough studs around the entire window frame;
2) Between the rough studs and the actual window there is a gap of about 1" or so (shown filled in with expandable foam in pic); and
3) The nicer wood that's part of the actual window itself is set back about 1.5 inches from the front edge of the rough studs.

My gut tells me that I should first put a "finished frame" (made out of nicer wood) around the window frame that will essentially cover the gap and cut that wood to 1.5" depth so it matches the depth of the rough studs and then drywall up to the edge of that and finish with a corner bead before nailing the window molding around it later. But I don't know if I'm thinking right on that or not. I've also seen channel trim...I don't know if that's a better option? Any help is appreciated!!

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[DGersic]

Can you replace the window with one the correct depth? The window frame edge should be deeper than the studs, so your Sheetrock comes up to it, then your trim covers the edges.

If not, then yes, build it out with some nice wood.



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[Chaz]

No need for cornerbead if you are trimming out with a frame around the window.

 

[DFB]

Make ur extension jambs whatever the width of the setback from the stud face is PLUS the thickness of the drywall so its all flush for window trim, and bring the drywall up as close as needed to the side of the extension jamb so the trim covers the gap.

 

[casmurbax]

What DFB said.

 

[Falcon67]

No need for cornerbead if you are trimming out with a frame around the window.

This. Run your drywall to the edge of the last stud, then custom cut your trim as required. The windows I put in our old ex house were done with 1x4 side trim and 1x6 upper, plus a sill with rounded nose and a 1x3 under trim. The side trim between the face 1x4 and the window was 1x4 ripped to 1/2" thick (to get a decent reveal) and whatever depth to meet the window, less about a 1/16" gap for expansion (caulked).

 

[TRWham]

Google “jamb extensions” and you’ll find examples of what you need to do.

 

[firebirdparts]

Window "trim" nails wood to wood. There won't be a drywall edge visible when you're done.

Normally you would like to have the window itself proud of the framing by a half inch, but I suppose you have 2x6 walls and thus you're 2" off now.

 

[matt_i]

I don't like that gap in the spray foam...imo it needs to be tight all the way around. That said, use the low expansion foam and trim off the excess with a saw when it cures to hard.

You could make the interior window trim from 2x4s or 2x6s. would give a strong place to hang things But that's not the best solution....