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Exterior Trim

How to Install Exterior Trim That Won’t Rot in 10 Years

Exterior trim is one of the first things people notice about a home, and one of the first things to fail when an installation isn’t

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April 30, 2026

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Exterior Trim

Painting Treated Wood Trim: Finish Compatibility, Adhesion and Best Practices

Treated wood trim is built to resist moisture and decay, and with the right prep, it takes paint just as well as any other material

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April 20, 2026

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Exterior Trim

Exterior Wood Trim Maintenance Standards for Builders and Installers

Exterior wood trim fails for one reason: it wasn’t treated as a system. For builders and installers, trim isn’t a finishing detail; it’s a performance

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April 17, 2026

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Dealers

The Hidden Costs Of Cheap Trim

The Illusion of Savings If you play golf, you know the feeling. You send a beautiful drive straight down the fairway and feel like you’ve

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November 5, 2025

Exterior Trim

Rethinking Southern Yellow Pine Rot Resistance

Few things shrink a builder’s bottom line faster than switching materials for momentary “top line” cost relief. Any savvy business mind will tell you that

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July 30, 2025

Environment

Next-Gen Wood Treatment and Forest Stewardship

Advances in wood treatment and forest management practices often begin from the efforts of stubborn optimists who refuse to accept the limitations of the status

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June 12, 2025

Builders

Fascia Board Replacement: Maximizing the Remodel Market

Seasoned builders and contractors know that sometimes the most overlooked renovation details, like fascia board replacement, are the structurally essential and visually appealing updates homeowners

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May 28, 2025

Exterior Trim

Flashing vs Fascia: Understanding Key Roofing Elements

Understanding the difference between flashing vs fascia is basically “Roofing 101” with a few simple, yet important distinctions. Both are essential components but serve different

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April 10, 2025

Builders

Navigating Uncertainty: Tariffs and the Future of US Lumber

How About the Bottom Line First Navigating the lumber industry’s current landscape isn’t straightforward. Uncertainty over tariffs—whether they will remain, be adjusted, or removed—has left

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April 1, 2025

Fascia Board

Best Wood for Fascia: Different Types of Fascia Boards

Fascia boards are an essential component of any roofing system. They are mounted at the point where the roof meets the outer walls of the

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April 1, 2025

Garage Trim

Trimming Garage Doors in Style

Garage doors are an important part of many properties. They offer security for the home, and they also help create the final curb appeal or

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March 25, 2025

Porch Post

Porch Post Materials

Which Porch Post Material Is Right For You? Porch posts (also called “pillars” or “columns”) serve as necessary structural support for the porch roof, and

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March 25, 2025

Builders

Construction Industry Supply Chain: How Belco Empowers Builders

2025 is shaping up to be another nuanced year for builders, demanding an ongoing commitment to resilience, efficiency, and regionally informed agility. While some reporting

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March 6, 2025

Builders

Top 3 California House Design Styles and Exterior Wood Trim

Southern California’s visually rich architectural landscape is as diverse as its coastline. The region offers a rich mix of design influences from modern beach homes

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October 1, 2024

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Builders

Preservative Treated Wood Trim: What Makes Belco Different

When it comes to product integrity, Belco doesn’t just play the game. We change it. The innovative nature of Belco Forest Products combined with their

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August 6, 2024

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How to Install Exterior Trim That Won’t Rot in 10 Years

Painting Treated Wood Trim: Finish Compatibility, Adhesion and Best Practices

Exterior Wood Trim Maintenance Standards for Builders and Installers

The Hidden Costs Of Cheap Trim

Rethinking Southern Yellow Pine Rot Resistance

Next-Gen Wood Treatment and Forest Stewardship

Fascia Board Replacement: Maximizing the Remodel Market

Flashing vs Fascia: Understanding Key Roofing Elements

Navigating Uncertainty: Tariffs and the Future of US Lumber

Best Wood for Fascia: Different Types of Fascia Boards

Trimming Garage Doors in Style

Porch Post Materials

Construction Industry Supply Chain: How Belco Empowers Builders

Top 3 California House Design Styles and Exterior Wood Trim

Preservative Treated Wood Trim: What Makes Belco Different

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