Ways To Remove Window Trim Outside Without Breaking Anything?

The guide provides a list of 25 essential carpentry tools under $25 each, including the ability to remove old trim, add window flashing, and replace trim without damaging the surrounding cement board siding. The guide emphasizes the importance of using appropriate tools and techniques to safely detach the trim, such as a carbide-tipped saw blade on a skill saw for aluminum framed windows, and the use of a small pry bar to expose enough boards for accurate measurements. To remove the trim, a force must be applied to pull nails out of the studs and break the bead of caulk between the trim and the wall. To avoid damaging the wall, a wood block should be held against it and the back of the pry bar should rest on the wood block. When removing finishing nails, pry them through from the back instead of pulling them out the front to minimize visible splintering. The guide also suggests using a putty knife to slice paint away from the wall to avoid damaging the trim.