Product Education

Exploring Common Wood Post Sizes and Uses for Your Porch

Porch Post

Exploring Common Wood Post Sizes and Uses for Your Porch

When it comes to constructing a porch or deck, selecting the right materials is crucial for durability and aesthetics. Wood posts play a vital role

June 20, 2023

SPF Trim

Product Education

Primed and Treated SPF Trim Ensures Longevity, Durability, and Sustainability

As homeowners and builders, we all want to ensure that our homes are not only beautiful but also made to last. One crucial aspect of

April 18, 2023

pre primed trim

Builders

How Pre-Primed Trim Saves You Time and Money on the Job Site

As a builder, sider, or contractor, you’re always looking for ways to save both time and money on the job site. One area where you

April 14, 2023

exterior house trim terminology

Product Education

Exterior House Trim Terminology: Everything You Need to Know

There are some terms within the exterior house trim terminology dictionary that are rather self-explanatory, such as “window trim,” but others such as “fascia” or

February 13, 2023

Prefinished tongue and groove ceiling planks

Builders

Prefinished Tongue and Groove Ceiling Planks Will Enhance the Beauty of your Next Project

Prefinished tongue and groove ceiling planks add natural beauty to any construction project. We love the look of a raw board. However, you might also

January 4, 2023

Fascia Board

Why Choose Preservative Treated Wood Fascia?

Real Wood Fascia It is important to know why you should choose preservative treated wood fascia over all the other options available. Fascia systems tie

October 4, 2022

outdoor trim

Builders

Outdoor Trim 101: Types and Terms

Numerous materials are available when choosing outdoor trim for building projects. Top considerations include cost, ease of installation, visual appeal, longevity, and product availability. When purchasing

August 23, 2022

modular construction

Builders

The Lowdown on Factory-Built

If time and tide wait for no man, then factory and fabrication wait for no builder. The pandemic has taught us all to rethink our

June 16, 2022

built up or solid posts

Builders

Built-up or Solid Posts – Which Is Better?

When comparing built-up or solid posts, there are quite a few things to consider. We decided to compare the labor, material and maintenance costs for

June 6, 2022

exterior window trim

Product Education

The Real Cost of Exterior Window Trim

Can longer trim lengths save you money in the long run? This article examines the installed trim lengths for four of the most common exterior

March 29, 2022

Garage Door Wrap

Garage Trim

Garage Door Wrap-Learn The Specifics and How To Get Excellent Results

Getting the best bang for your buck for garage door wrap Garage door wrap is an often overlooked trim piece that deserves much more attention.

February 3, 2022

siding corner trim

Trim Use Category

Siding Corner Trim-How To Pick The Best Material

Chances are siding corner trim material isn’t at the top of your mind when thinking about building a home. It probably should be, though. Siding

January 5, 2022

window sill

Trim Use Category

Window Sill-A Vulnerable Location Needing Excellent Materials

Window Sill Purposes Window sill, or sill stock, is one of the best additions you can make for a custom design look. It can elevate

December 29, 2021

residential rake trim

Bargeboard/Rake Trim

Residential Rake Trim – Learn Its Unique Needs And Best Materials

What is Rake Trim? Rake Trim, which follows the line of the gable roof, can easily be forgotten about if you are not a sider

December 22, 2021

batten strips

Trim Use Category

Batten Strips: Learn To Build It Better

Why Use Batten Strips? Batten strips are making a huge comeback. They used to be commonly found on cedar shake gables. Today batten strips can

December 13, 2021