KLEERWRAP Postwraps

By Robert Robillard

KLEERWRAP Postwraps Save Installation Time and Money KleerWrap  a Westfield, Massachusetts company and American manufacturer of cellular PVC trim products, decking, moldings, and PVC sheet stock recently introduced  an easy, cost-effective and fast way to wrap support posts with PVC trim. Called the  KLEERWrap Post Wrap, all a contractor has to do is cut the…

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Installing Decorative Fypon Millwork

By Robert Robillard

Installing Polyurethane Decorative Millwork When your looking to define the character of your homes architectural detail or simply trying to match old details installing decorative Fypon millwork is a viable option. Fypon Polyurethane foam decorative millwork is the perfect choice for either interior or exterior applications and is one brand I use because they offer a wide…

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Decorative Garage Door Trim

By Robert Robillard

Dressing Up A Garage Door With Crown Molding Do you have a garage door with flat trim casing on all three sides? Crown molding applied to the top of a garage door can make a dramatic statement and increase the curb appeal of your garage entry.  Curb appeal is the first impression the house makes…

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Urethane Woodgrain Mouldings

By Robert Robillard

Urethane Moldings And Trim:  Side-by-side it’s hard to tell the difference between real wood mouldings and urethane woodgrain mouldings. However, long term the determination is easy: urethane products resist warping, rotting and insect infestations, so they hold up longer and better than real wood mouldings. “In our woodgrain pieces the mold is cast from pieces…

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Andersen Exterior Trim System

By Robert Robillard

Andersen Exterior Trim – Fibrex At the International Builder’s Show in Orlando a few weeks ago, Andersen Windows introduced a new trim system that installs in as little as five minutes and comes in a wide range of styles from contemporary to traditional. The snap-on feature lets someone trim out an average house in about…

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Composite Exterior Trim Mouldings

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Concord Carpenter installing a vinyl clad window. This window will l receive an ATW trim surround. PVC Trim Moldings When asked what I think is most important about choosing a new window for someone’s home I answer with some specific points: 1) Architectural detail and aesthetics 2) Energy efficiency 3) Durability As for the…

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Installing PVC Trim

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Mudroom addition. Installation Note: All trim in the article, Installing PVC Trim, is Azek PVC trim.  All miters were glued ~ Expansion joints are located on the inside [house] butt ends and under cover of overlapped boards and concealed with flexible caulking. PVC Trim – What You Need To Know Many customers these days…

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