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Posted by Jonny on October 25, 2006, 8:46 pm
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> We need some advice on trim for our new house. Please see a close-up
> look at our front elevation so you know what I'm referring to...
> http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/images/TrimQuestion.gif
> We're wondering about the gable trim and the porch beam trim. What
> material should we use? (preferably maintenance-free) And for the
> gable trim, what dimensions?
> Here's some additional information about the house...
> Siding: Rollex sage green vinyl clapboard-style
> Siding corners: Rollex white vinyl corner trim
> Roof fascia and soffit: white aluminum
> Window trim: Fypon for top trim and Azek vinyl trim boards for sides
> and bottoms, all painted white
> Porch columns: HB&G 8" square composite columns painted white
> Porch railing system: HB&G PVC white railing and ballusters
> So where does the gable trim and porch beam trim fit into this?
> Regarding the gable trim, the guy who drew up our plans penciled in
> "5-in. lineal." Is that a good width? (The fascia is 6" and our
> window trim is 3-1/2" lineal.) What material would look good wedged
> between the sage green vinyl and the white aluminum soffit? I was
> thinking white aluminum like the fascia and soffit material, but how
> would that be done to avoid a wavy, rippled-looking vinyl-wrapped board
> look?
> Regarding the porch beams, I know they're going to be 8" tall and wide,
> but what material? Again, since the fascia and soffit are white
> aluminum, maybe white aluminum would look best? If so, how would that
> be built? ...just with lumber and then wrapped with aluminum? Again,
> I'd like to avoid that wavy, rippled vinyl-wrapped wood look if there's
> risk of that when using aluminum. ...maybe clad in white vnyl Azek
> boards? Any ideas?
> Our builder does not have a strong opinion on these issues, and he's
> asking us what we want--I think because he knows we're picky. So I'm
> trying to do some research and find out what would look best combined
> with the other materials we're using. All feedback is greatly
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> John
White marble always seems to hold up. The most finicky person can't deny
its beauty and durability. A copper backing over stainless steel may be
needed. Dimensions are already governed by the basic dwg you provided.
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Jonny
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Posted by jojo on October 26, 2006, 10:32 am
try azek trimboards.
siding butts to it and gets caulked.
makes for a really nice look, and maintenance free.
www.azek.com
http://www.azek.com/pdfs/Trimboard%20Sheet.pdf
http://www.azek.com/pdfs/AZEK_Photo_pages.pdf
I have a sample of this stuff on my desk right now, and it feels good.
It looks good.
It has a 25 year warranty, painted or unpainted.
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> We need some advice on trim for our new house. Please see a close-up
> look at our front elevation so you know what I'm referring to...
> http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/images/TrimQuestion.gif
> We're wondering about the gable trim and the porch beam trim. What
> material should we use? (preferably maintenance-free) And for the
> gable trim, what dimensions?
> Here's some additional information about the house...
> Siding: Rollex sage green vinyl clapboard-style
> Siding corners: Rollex white vinyl corner trim
> Roof fascia and soffit: white aluminum
> Window trim: Fypon for top trim and Azek vinyl trim boards for sides
> and bottoms, all painted white
> Porch columns: HB&G 8" square composite columns painted white
> Porch railing system: HB&G PVC white railing and ballusters
> So where does the gable trim and porch beam trim fit into this?
> Regarding the gable trim, the guy who drew up our plans penciled in
> "5-in. lineal." Is that a good width? (The fascia is 6" and our
> window trim is 3-1/2" lineal.) What material would look good wedged
> between the sage green vinyl and the white aluminum soffit? I was
> thinking white aluminum like the fascia and soffit material, but how
> would that be done to avoid a wavy, rippled-looking vinyl-wrapped board
> look?
> Regarding the porch beams, I know they're going to be 8" tall and wide,
> but what material? Again, since the fascia and soffit are white
> aluminum, maybe white aluminum would look best? If so, how would that
> be built? ...just with lumber and then wrapped with aluminum? Again,
> I'd like to avoid that wavy, rippled vinyl-wrapped wood look if there's
> risk of that when using aluminum. ...maybe clad in white vnyl Azek
> boards? Any ideas?
> Our builder does not have a strong opinion on these issues, and he's
> asking us what we want--I think because he knows we're picky. So I'm
> trying to do some research and find out what would look best combined
> with the other materials we're using. All feedback is greatly
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> John
>
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> look at our front elevation so you know what I'm referring to...
> http://www.mynewoldhouse.com/house/images/TrimQuestion.gif
> We're wondering about the gable trim and the porch beam trim. What
> material should we use? (preferably maintenance-free) And for the
> gable trim, what dimensions?
> Here's some additional information about the house...
> Siding: Rollex sage green vinyl clapboard-style
> Siding corners: Rollex white vinyl corner trim
> Roof fascia and soffit: white aluminum
> Window trim: Fypon for top trim and Azek vinyl trim boards for sides
> and bottoms, all painted white
> Porch columns: HB&G 8" square composite columns painted white
> Porch railing system: HB&G PVC white railing and ballusters
> So where does the gable trim and porch beam trim fit into this?
> Regarding the gable trim, the guy who drew up our plans penciled in
> "5-in. lineal." Is that a good width? (The fascia is 6" and our
> window trim is 3-1/2" lineal.) What material would look good wedged
> between the sage green vinyl and the white aluminum soffit? I was
> thinking white aluminum like the fascia and soffit material, but how
> would that be done to avoid a wavy, rippled-looking vinyl-wrapped board
> look?
> Regarding the porch beams, I know they're going to be 8" tall and wide,
> but what material? Again, since the fascia and soffit are white
> aluminum, maybe white aluminum would look best? If so, how would that
> be built? ...just with lumber and then wrapped with aluminum? Again,
> I'd like to avoid that wavy, rippled vinyl-wrapped wood look if there's
> risk of that when using aluminum. ...maybe clad in white vnyl Azek
> boards? Any ideas?
> Our builder does not have a strong opinion on these issues, and he's
> asking us what we want--I think because he knows we're picky. So I'm
> trying to do some research and find out what would look best combined
> with the other materials we're using. All feedback is greatly
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> John