Exterior PVC Trim

Learn how to assemble and install casings for windows and doors in a wall that has been furred out for a rainscreen.

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.

Learn the best options for fitting outside corner boards and inside corners when installing exterior PVC trim.

In this Shop Class video, learn how to use cellular-PVC boards and drip caps to create this traditional architectural detail that will be the foundation for your siding installation.

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.

Builder Ben Bogie shows how to establish a control height as a reference point for laying out exterior trim on a house.

A thin PVC board and a contrasting accent strip dress up the edge of a second-story deck.

Learn how to measure, cut, and build window casing made of cellular PVC, solid wood, poly-ash boards, or any common molding material. Plus, get tips for a clean and solid installation.

Learn how to install the fascia, the trim component that makes the visual transition from siding to roofing.

John Spier shares tricks for cutting and fitting soffit joints that minimize measuring.