[klmilligan]

My home has vinyl replacement windows that were put in before I bought the house. It looks like a poorly done DIY job. There are gaps between the window and the framing on all three sides (top & sides). There are various insulating products shoved in the gaps.

I have asked around trying to find the best solution for fixing this problem. Number one, it appears to not be properly insulated allowing air/sound to leak through (not horrible) and it looks terrible. I received some feedback from various sources. However, they had not seen the problem first hand, so I don't know what is the best solution.

Suggestion #1: Purchasing quarter round(?) molding and just cover it up. I didn't like this solution because again it didn't look right and I also have blinds on just about every window and it messed with mounting the blinds.

Suggestion #2: Caulking the gaps. I tried caulking around some of the windows, but it still didn't give it a nice finished look.

Suggestion #3: Move the molding.

I would really like to get feedback on what the best solution is and if it is truly #3, then how/what I need to do to accomplish this properly. I included a picture of the gap on one of the windows. I do have a few double windows with a 1.5 inch dividing trim/mold.

Thanks a bunch