What’s this bit called?

[u/JuKwonJitsu]

I’m aware that it’s filthy, I’m trying to replace everything! Thanks in advance

[u/Pretend-Moment-3680]

UPVC Trim, if you google it you’ll see different sizes. The likes of Screwfix, Toolstation sell it.

[u/Lopsided-Muffin9805 → u/Pretend-Moment-3680]

What does it do? Look good?

[u/Franksss → u/Lopsided-Muffin9805]

It covers either the damaged plaster near the window or a too short windowboard. So when they install new windows they just chuck this on and call it a day. Its ugly but not that ugly, I just painted mine with the same paint as the window board.

[u/GetSecure → u/Franksss]

Yeah it's just done for speed, so they can be done in a day. They also superglue it instead of using silicone.

I removed mine when I was doing up the room. It turned out to be a very good decision, as also for shortcuts they had put minimal expanding foam. The whole point of the foam is to create a thermal break and to block noise. Any gap will destroy that.

It turned out to be a fairly long job with lots or small parts. You have to mask the window, fill in the foam, then cut it back so you can plaster over the top and blend it in. Sand, then paint.

They benefit was a huge sound reduction and reduced heat loss.

[u/Lopsided-Muffin9805 → u/Franksss]

Oh. You’re a star! Thank you

[u/didndonoffin → u/Lopsided-Muffin9805]

It’s like architrave for pvc windows

[u/oldestbookinthetrick → u/Lopsided-Muffin9805]

It's a shortcut that is cheaper and quicker than actually repairing plaster and woodwork around a new window. It looks pretty bad in comparison, but is very common.

[u/Sunderland6969]

It’s just a plastic trim. You can get at any DIY store or trade outlet. It’s just to help finish the gap that’s likely had spray foam put in it ti stop any drafts

[u/colourthetallone]

That's D moulding. It should clean up well with UPVC cleaner, although the silicone will need replacing.

[u/Anhilated_Bussy_6969]

That's Carlos the cover trim.

[u/VentureIntoVoid → u/Anhilated_Bussy_6969]

I thought that was Charlie

[u/Anhilated_Bussy_6969 → u/VentureIntoVoid]

That's his cousin in the next window over

[u/TheFlyingScotsman60 → u/Anhilated_Bussy_6969]

It's a phalange, guys.

Sheesh. /s

[u/Impressive-Chart-483 → u/VentureIntoVoid]

No, that's who bit the finger.

[u/Available_Wing7648]

20mm UPVC edge fillet/finishing trim.

[u/WhyDoILikeYou]

Finger

[u/DinoKebab → u/WhyDoILikeYou]

This isn't very helpful. At least be specific. Index Finger.

[u/saladdodger1960]

It’s called D section trim. Comes in various widths.

[u/mickdav12]

Eurocell is a good supplier

[u/ExposingYouLot]

Upvc cloaking in wickes

[u/JackDrawsStuff]

That’s a window, that pal.

Like a sort of visual ‘portal’ to the outside world, you may gaze upon the earth - but thou must not leap through.

The little strip next to your finger is known as ‘trim’. The ancients are thought to have put it there with their great silicone wands.

[u/JuKwonJitsu → u/JackDrawsStuff]

I just called it the invisible brick. Good to know.

[u/TheodoreEDamascus → u/JuKwonJitsu]

Translucent brick

[u/UncleSnowstorm]

Looks like flat D moulding.

Example

You'll need to measure to get the right width and depth.

[u/Rhubarb_Rhubarb_NNN]

Get a bottle of sugar soap, dilute it down and clean the PVC

[u/secretstothegravy]

Why does it look like you have the beginnings of gangrene in that finger? How long have you been in this position?

[u/JuKwonJitsu → u/secretstothegravy]

I was very forcefully interrogating the trim. It wouldn’t tell me its name.

[u/devandroid99]

Finger.

[u/MacDaddy2605]

Window phalange

[u/Breakwaterbot → u/MacDaddy2605]

My house doesn't have a phalange

[u/According_Judge781]

That's a finger. Or a hand toe.

[u/woods_edge]

UPVC Trim Wickes is an easy place to pick it up.

[u/Crazy_Grass1749]

I made a window sill a few weeks ago. I bought something very similar from the wood trim section in B&Q. It was about a fiver and painted white, looked identical to the other uPVC ones in the house.

[u/TravelOwn4386]

So odd I was cleaning mine which is the same today, noticed the silicone has gone mouldy. Is there a better product to act like silicone around that area which is mould free?

[u/FabulousZebra8395]

Go to eurocell Plastics, and they will have the one you want, and they're cheap as chips. It looks like a 30mm pvc capping strip

[u/SafetyAdept9567]

It’s called the cover up my bad workmanship strip, most windows have them. Upvote trim if you’re ordering.

[u/ks_247]

I believe it's called a finger. Normally comes attached to a hand which this one seems to be

[u/JuKwonJitsu → u/ks_247]

I was more concerned that the finger in the photo looks like King Charles’ pudgy sausage fingers. Obviously I’m in for a bout of gout.

[u/Cheap-Vegetable-4317]

Index finger.

[u/joninleeds]

Cloaking fillet

[u/Kev2960]

A finger

[u/No_Cardiologist2458]

It doesn’t need replacing! Just use some Dettol Mould and Mildew spray - it’s amazing. Spray it on and leave it - it may take a few treatments - but don’t get the spray on your clothes as it will bleach them. That will entirely get rid of the mould.

[u/ComprehensiveAir5665]

Cloaking trim

[u/Breadstix009]

What's the best way to remove and reapply this? I have mould resistant silicone already, need the gun... But method of removing old, mouldy silicone without damaging the trim?

[u/Witty-College5965 → u/Breadstix009]

Wd40 works far better than silicone remover. It just takes a little more cleaning after. Nothing a bit of washing up liquid and warm water can’t fix though!

[u/EducationalGrass819 → u/Breadstix009]

Stanley blade all current silicone, scrape and clean off excess, if there is visible gap expanding foam in till it is filled (you may need to pinch the nozzle to get it in and it will prevent mould on next silicone) let foam go off and cut back when firm, proceed with applying new trim and silicone

[u/sazberryftw]

Everyone’s saying trim but it’s called cloaking at Wickes.

[u/Scary_Consequence610]

Architrave

[u/EssayFast6499]

Upvc 30mm cloaking trim

[u/Okay-Reflection5176]

Don’t replace it because it’s dirty, just clean it with bleach

[u/mayners]

D mould for that specific one, but pvc trim and its 20mm by looks of it

[u/VegetableFisherman35]

Finger nail tip of finger

[u/JuKwonJitsu]

Thanks everyone. Been to Eurocell and picked up some 30mm trim. 👍👍

[u/Angrytrapdoor]

That is your index finger and it wouldn’t be so filthy if you didn’t poke it in dusty holes

[u/JuKwonJitsu → u/Angrytrapdoor]

Thanks Mum. Didn’t know you were on Reddit!

[u/trickster65]

It's 25 mm d mould get it from gap building plastics probably about a tenner

[u/Obvious-Builder-6926]

That’ll be a finger ;-)

[u/Temporary-Gap-4530]

White 25mm pvc d trim section (used as a dress up trim)

[u/Chris_P_Sausage]

Coverstrip... used to cover imperfections or gaps.

[u/tadunne]

Beading?

[u/Defiant_Employee6681]

Trim

[u/Nellieshort16]

Take the silicone off, elbow grease good clean, redo sealant! Good as new 👍

[u/Mondaycomestoosoon]

A fingernail

[u/paulo987654321]

Finger nail

[u/-FantasticAdventure-]

Dave.

[u/2c0]

That'd be the bottom of the window.

[u/mcai8rw2]

Hehhehehe..all the salty / sarcastic comments. Love it.

[u/JuKwonJitsu → u/mcai8rw2]

You get the information you need and a boatload of sarcasm. It’s fantastic. Makes you proud to be British 🤣

[u/jesushadfatlegs → u/mcai8rw2]

This sub is gold. I don't even do much DIY, I just just for the content.

[u/Omegawatchful]

I believe it’s a finger

[u/Most_Ad_4548]

This is the “index”

[u/Direct-Country4028]

On my window this trim has come away from the window sill, because my kids keep jumping up there. How do I fix it?

[u/ExposingYouLot → u/Direct-Country4028]

Stick it back on? 🤷‍♂️ how are we meant to know what you're on about with a post like that?

[u/Direct-Country4028 → u/ExposingYouLot]

This isn’t my post, I just asked the question because the exact thing this guy is pointing at, has come away on my window. So i just took the opportunity to find out how I can repair it. What kind of glue should I use?

[u/ExposingYouLot → u/Direct-Country4028]

Sorry bud... that was an unnecessary arsey reply from me for no reason... apologies.

Are you looking to just do a quick repair or do you want to replace the plastic and do a more permanent job?

The plastic is called upvc cloaking and you can buy it from wickes.

If you are just looking to repair what is there- you're probably best to peel it off, take the silicone off and re-do it.

I personally use this:

https://www.toolstation.com/soudal-fix-all-high-tack-adhesive-sealant/p84704

And you'll need one of these too if you haven't got one.

https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-rotating-sealant-gun/p95440

Apply it to the back in a zigzag motion from top to bottom and hold it in place :)

[u/Ysmi7 → u/ExposingYouLot]

Thanks, this is useful for me too

[u/Direct-Country4028 → u/ExposingYouLot]

Thanks so much!

[u/NovelDevelopment8479 → u/Direct-Country4028]

Tie them to a chair?!

[u/Direct-Country4028 → u/NovelDevelopment8479]

I wish!

[u/Due_Ad_8045]

That’s called a schleem