Transform Your Windows With Headers

Add Authentic Detail with Flat Panel Or Dentil Headers

Get The Right Look For Your Home’s Style

Builders Edge window headers can be installed on vinyl, wood, engineered wood, fiber cement, brick or stucco home exteriors. They’re lightweight, big on style and give homes a historically accurate look.

Easy Installation That Anyone Can Do

Window headers come in a variety of popular window widths. For custom fits, you can cut the header in the field and use the supplied center keystone for a professional-looking finish.

Maximize Your Curb Appeal With The Right Color

Whether you prefer bold, classic colors, earth-tone colors or a custom-ordered color, Builders Edge Window Headers will help complete your home’s look.

  • 18 Colors: 001, 002, 004, 008, 009, 010, 018, 023, 027, 028, 034, 036, 078, 117, 122, 123, 166, 167, and paintable (030). See Color Program Sheet.
  • Flat Panel and Classic Dentil Profiles.
  • Keystone shipped with the header.
  • Mount on any surface including wood, vinyl, fiber cement, aluminum, stucco, brick and hardboard.
  • Can be cut in center for special sizing in the field. Keystone would be used to cover the cut.
  • J-Channel Back Plate provides a flat mounting surface. Available in white (001) and paintable (030) only.

6″ Standard Headers

Top WidthBottom WidthTop Depth
Bottom DepthHeight
33-5/8" Flat Panel36-1/2"33-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"
33-5/8" Classic Dentil36-1/2"33-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"
37-5/8" Flat Panel40-1/2"37-5/82-11/16"1-1/4"6"
37-5/8" Classic Dentil40-1/2"37-5/82-11/16"1-1/4"6"
43-5/8" Flat Panel46-1/2"43-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"
43-5/8" Classic Dentil46-1/2"43-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"
65-5/8" Flat Panel68-1/2"65-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"
65-5/8" Classic Dentil68-1/2"65-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"
73-5/8" Flat Panel76-1/2"73-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"
73-5/8" Classic Dentil76-1/2"73-5/8"2-11/16"1-1/4"6"

6″ Specialty Headers Specialty Headers are non-returnable.

Cut at the ends with End Caps welded in place
  • Keystones included for optional installation.
  • 6″ Flat Panel or 6″ Classic Dentil.
  • Available in 1/4″ increments from 24″ – 73″.
Cut at in Center 
(shipped unassembled, may ship in separate cartons)
  • Requires use of Keystone which is included.
  • 6″ Flat Panel or 6″ Classic Dentil, cut in center.
  • Available in 1/4″ increments from 24″ – 144″.

9″ Standard Headers

Top WidthBottom WidthTop DepthBottom DepthHeight
33-5/8" Flat Panel37-7/8"33-5/8"3-3/4"1-5/8"9"
37-5/8" Flat Panel41-7/8"37-5/8"3-3/4"1-5/8"9"
43-5/8" Flat Panel47-7/8"43-5/8"3-3/4"1-5/8"9"
65-5/8" Flat Panel69-7/8"65-5/8"3-3/4"1-5/8"9"
73-5/8" Flat Panel77-7/8"73-5/8"3-3/4"1-5/8"9"
73-5/8" Classic Dentil77-7/8"73-5/8"3-3/4"1-5/8"9"
128" Flat Panel132-1/4"128"3-3/4"1-5/8"9"

9″ Specialty Headers Specialty Headers are non-returnable.

Cut at the ends with End Caps welded in place
  • Keystones included for optional installation.
  • 9″ Flat Panel, welded-on End Caps
  • Available in 1/4″ increments from 24″ – 123″
Cut in center
(shipped unassembled, may ship in separate cartons)
  • Requires use of Keystone which is included.
  • 9″ Flat Panel, cut in center
  • Available in 1/4″ increments from 24″ – 256″
  • Keystones included for optional installation.
  • 9″ Classic Dentil, welded-on End Caps
  • Available in 1/4″ increments from 24″ – 73″
  • Requires use of Keystone which is included.
  • 9″ Classic Dentil, cut in center
  • Available in 1/4″ increments from 24″ – 144″

J-Channel Back Plate for Headers and Pilasters

  • Provides a flat mounting surface for headers and pilasters.
  • Built-in J-channel helps prevent water penetration.
  • Can be ordered in all standard and specialty header sizes
  • Pilaster J-Channel Back Plate is 96″ in length by 3/4″ deep and can be cut to desired size.
  • J-Channel Back Plate provides a flat mounting surface for headers. Accepts 3/4″ thickness.
  • J-Channel Back Plate must be ordered separately.
  • Note: J-Channel Back Plates available in white (001) and paintable (030) only.

Color Matched To Manufacturer Colors

Mid-America exterior trim comes in a wide range of standard custom colors so you can add curb appeal without compromise. Need a hard-to-find color? Contact us for custom orders on virtually any Mid-America product.

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