requires regular maintenance.
Traditional wood trim has long been a popular choice for exterior trim. Along with the beauty of wood comes many years of maintenance. Wood tends to crack, rot and suffer from peeling paint. Wood is still a viable option for trim but many people are looking for low-maintenance alternatives or would like to save some trees. For those people, there are several exterior trim options available.
Foam
Stucco homes can be trimmed with stucco-coated foam trim.
The perfect trim for a stucco exterior is . This type of trim comes in hundreds of shapes and is easy to install. Stucco foam trim is lightweight, durable and weather-resistant. Do-it-yourselfers will find this trim ready to cut, glue, caulk and paint.
Plastic
Plastic trim is a low-maintenance substitute for wood trim. High density polyurethane trim is available with a variety of profiles for around windows and doors, fascia, friezes and balustrades. Plastic trim is purchased primed and ready to paint or stain. You can stain plastic trim for a simulated wood finish.
Wood Composite
Composite wood trim provides the look and feel of wood by chemically combining resin with sawdust using heat and pressure. This is an engineered product that looks and feels like wood but does not warp, crack, cup or split. Composite wood trim comes with a wood-grain texture on one side and smooth on the other for a choice that will suit the style of the home.
PVC
PVC trim is weather-, moisture- and termite-resistant. It has a wood-grain texture and is available in white only but can be painted with paints designed especially for PVC. Check with paint manufacturers for details. PVC trim is typically used with vinyl or fiber cement siding but could accent nearly any home with style. PVC trim is common in high humidity areas and on waterfronts.
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