I have been using the pvc based products more often these days when replacing rotten sills and brick mould. Recently I was working on a customers house when I decided to read the pamphlet that was available with the product. The manufacturer recommends that if you use the pvc product and you plan to paint it you should only use light colors, they highly recommend against the use of dark colors on the Azek or Versatrek products. I called one of the companies and was told that the product will absorb alot of heat and possibly lift away from the screws or nails. So much for end all, be all!
Seems like all the box stores sell finger jointed brick mould, but only one company sold solid brick mould.
I was able to find Fir sills and White Pine brick mould , but am convinced that it is easier & cheaper to invest in a brick mould bit and rout the pieces myself,when you need to paint dark colors on exterior window trim.
I am curious, What is the preferred wood for older(1800-1930's) exterior window trim? Especially if the wood is properly primed and caulked! I live and work in a couple of Historic neighborhoods.
Seems like all the box stores sell finger jointed brick mould, but only one company sold solid brick mould.
I was able to find Fir sills and White Pine brick mould , but am convinced that it is easier & cheaper to invest in a brick mould bit and rout the pieces myself,when you need to paint dark colors on exterior window trim.
I am curious, What is the preferred wood for older(1800-1930's) exterior window trim? Especially if the wood is properly primed and caulked! I live and work in a couple of Historic neighborhoods.
