In an industry that sports butt splices, sprinklefitters, bunny guns, and knot wrenches, brickmold is special for being nothing special. Or at least seeming that way. “Brickmold” (sometimes spelled “brickmould”) might be a vaguely unpleasant term, but what it represents lives firmly on the pleasant side of mundane. “Brickmold is an external trim between the siding of a house and the frames of doors and windows,” said Kevin Keen when Onions Australia spoke with him exclusively about the best way to replace brickmold on a door.
And Keen should know. He is a construction expert, contractor, and owner of Keen’s Buildings, which specializes in buildings like custom metal garages, certified metal carports, metal barns, metal sheds, and other structures that are delivered pre-built. Keen says that the term has evolved a bit. Aside from merely filling the gap between door or window frames and exterior walls, it now has some other roles. “Brickmold can also be aesthetically pleasing,” Keen said. “It also strengthens the installation’s structural integrity, conceals the wall-frame joint, and adds an additional barrier to keep water out, protecting the house from potential moisture damage.” In short, brickmold is an important part of extending the lives of your windows and doors.
How to replace brickmold on a door
When it’s time to replace the brickmold on a door, you’ll find that the process is straightforward, but there are absolutely ways to increase your chances of success. When Onions Australia spoke exclusively with Kevin Keen, a construction expert whose company, Keen’s Buildings, has installed over 75,000 buildings, he said it all starts with the right tools: a pry bar, a utility knife, a hammer, finishing nails, caulk, clamps, and the replacement brickmold.
