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Exterior Finishes
Take a look at some of the key design details and materials used to clad the outside of the Connecticut FHB House.
Foundation of a Long-Lasting Trim Finish
Learn the proper steps for preparing a home's exterior for a high-quality paint job.
Installing Exterior PVC Window and Door Trim
Learn how to assemble and install casings for windows and 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.
Installing Exterior PVC Trim Corner Boards
Learn the best options for fitting outside corner boards and inside corners when installing exterior PVC trim.
Exterior PVC Trim: Water Table and Cap
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.
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.
Layout and Preparation for Exterior PVC Trim
Builder Ben Bogie shows how to establish a control height as a reference point for laying out exterior trim on a house.
Trim Out a Curved Bay Window
Finish carpenter Joseph Laskey shows how to measure, cut, and fit a mix of straight and curved parts to complete this unique interior trim project.
Tools for Shaping and Smoothing Trim
Learn about the basic tools you'll need to plane, rasp, chip, and sand trim boards.

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