Vinyl to Cover Wooden Window Trim

[aidan24]

Is it common to cover the wood trim on the exterior windows with vinyl?

If so, any tips on where to go and what to look our for?

[apn64]

I've often seen Aluminum cladding applied to wooden frames, but not Vinyl.

Not aware of any retail outlets, since I've only seen the job done by contractors.

[aidan24]

I've often seen Aluminum cladding applied to wooden frames, but not Vinyl.

Not aware of any retail outlets, since I've only seen the job done by contractors.

I think aluminum cladding is what i meant. sorry.

[GLALNP]

Aluminum cladding is this easy to do for
do it yourselfers or is it best left for the pros?

[TrevorK]

Home Depot now sells the vinyl (or PVC, not sure which) cladding for the windows. I went through it with a salesman.

I'm not really sure it's a job you would do if you're not replacing the windows though, as unlike the aluminum I'm not sure if it just installs overtop. I thought it took the place of the wood.