Exterior Window Caulking

[Linda Oz]

Hello & Thanks for this great forum.

I purchased a beautiful Skyline a few months ago. It has a vinyl(?) siding and skirting and I believe the exterior window trim is the same material. I just noticed it has no exterior window caulking, so I am doing it myself. Is this something the installers should have done?

Thanks,
Linda

[Bill Fry]

A vinyl sided house has window trim that goes over the vinyl in most cases.Its a right angle trim which shields the vinyl from moisture getting behind.I don't see how it could be caulked,perhaps you have a different siding and trim on your home.

[Linda Oz]

Bill,

The window trim does go over the siding, but there is up to a 1/4" gap between the trim and the siding along the perimeter. Rain blowing in at a side angle would get in there. Not sure if that is a concern since I don't think wood is involved.

Thanks much for your input!

Linda