- Corner Boards
- Decks, Balconies, Stoops, Steps, Areaways, Porches, Patio/Cover and Applicable Railings
- - Deck Attachments
- - Deck Flashing
- - Deck Handrail Systems
- - Exterior Handrails
- Door Trim
- Eaves, Soffits and Fascias
- Exterior Doors
- Exterior Hose Bib
- Exterior Trim
- Flashing
- Stairs
- Vegetation, Grading, Drainage, Driveways, Patio Floor, Walkways and Retaining Walls
- - Flagstone
- - Grading
- - Retaining Wall
- - Trim
- - Walks
- Wall Cladding, Flashing and Trim
- Wall Finishes
- Windows
- - Window Flashing
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Exterior Trim
Exterior trim refers to the decorative boards that go around your windows and door, the decorative molding under the eaves and corner boards that anchor the corners of your home. Some modern homes have very little exterior trim. Other vintage homes, such as Victorian-style homes, have an abundance of exterior trim. Most exterior trim is made of painted fir or pine.
Since it is exposed to the elements 365 days a year, exterior trim can take a beating. Swelling from the heat and contraction in the cold can cause the paint to crack and chip, allowing water and insects to penetrate the boards. Trim should generally be scraped, sanded and painted every two or three years to keep your home looking sharp and to prevent having to replace the boards.