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Ben Bogie

Ben Bogie is a second-generation high-performance builder working as a lead carpenter in Portland, Maine. Ben is passionate about historical renovation and creating high-performance homes, and is an active member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association. He specializes in building science, low-energy designs, and high-end custom finishes.

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How To Install Exterior PVC Trim

Cellular PVC is a durable and clean-looking alternative to wood when you need to install trim that will hold up to the elements. PVC trim can be shaped and fastened…
Exterior PVC Trim: Windows and Doors

Watch this Shop Class video to learn how to assemble and install casings for windows or doors in a wall that has been furred out for a rainscreen.
Exterior PVC Trim: Wire and Pipe Penetrations

In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for installing escutcheons to create solid mounting surfaces for exterior electrical and plumbing fixtures.
Exterior PVC Trim: Corners, Inside and Out

Watch this episode of Shop Class to see the best options for fitting outside corner boards and inside corners when installing exterior trim.
Exterior PVC Trim: Soffits, Fascias, and Rakes

In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for getting tight joints, for cutting PVC trim with standard carpentry tools, and for keeping your job site clean when installing cellular-PVC trim.
Exterior PVC Trim: Layout and Preparation

Builder Ben Bogie starts off this Shop Class video series by establishing a control height as a reference point for laying out exterior trim on a house.
Help with Heavy Doors

These metal skates with locking casters make moving and raising door slabs a breeze.
Wet-Crawlspace Solution

Avoid rot and mold by sealing out moisture from above and below.
Podcast 248: PRO TALK with Ben Bogie

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Ben Bogie production manager for Kolbert Building. Ben talks about his career as a builder and remodeler, and the future of the residential construction business.
Smart Siding Tool

The SoloSider Pro siding gauges work with a variety of siding thicknesses and maintain consistent, easily adjustable reveals.