Product Application
Garage Door Trim
Belco XT® Trim is an excellent choice for garage door trim. It combines preservative-treated durability, pre-primed convenience, and long-lasting protection to enhance aesthetics and safeguard against moisture, rot, and pests.
BELCO XT® GARAGE DOOR TRIM
Combining Aesthetics and Protection
Apart from their obvious utility, garage doors often serve as a focal point that can transform a home’s entire visual narrative, making the selection of the right garage door trim solution a key design decision. Belco XT Trim is uniquely designed to meet the dual demands of aesthetics and performance, making it the ideal choice for builders who prioritize quality and longevity. Its durable design minimizes common issues that lead to callbacks, saving builders time and resources while delivering a polished, professional finish.
Unlike traditional wood trims that require extensive maintenance or manufactured materials prone to brittleness and waste, Belco XT Trim offers a garage door trim solution that is both reliable and visually appealing. Its pre-primed surface ensures a flawless paint finish, eliminating concerns about discoloration or bleed-through. Builders can count on a product that installs easily while complementing the home’s overall design with clean lines and a high-quality appearance.
Belco XT Trim is uniquely engineered to withstand the unique challenges of garage wrap applications. It provides superior protection against daily wear and tear, from accidental impacts by car doors and lawn equipment to harsh environmental conditions that inevitably compromise other materials. By choosing Belco XT Trim, builders provide homeowners with a product that enhances the look and durability of their garage doors while simplifying the construction process.
FORM MEETS FUNCTION
Design Versatility and Unmatched Performance
Belco XT Trim excels in both design and performance, delivering exceptional versatility and quality for garage door trim. Its pre-primed surface effortlessly accepts any finish color choice, to create a perfect aesthetic match for the project vision. Architects and builders achieve everything from bold, contemporary expressions to understated, classic elegance, ensuring a polished appearance that dramatically enhances curb appeal.
More than visual character, Belco XT Trim delivers engineered precision for construction professionals who value design and efficiency. Belco trim combines robust durability with remarkable lightweight handling. Installation is streamlined as builders benefit from a product that resists common structural failures like warping, cracking, and rot. By integrating design flexibility with consistent performance, Belco XT Trim emerges as the premier choice for garage door trim applications requiring both aesthetic refinement and structural reliability.
INSTALLATION BEST PRACTICES
Application & Installation Information
Proper installation of Belco XT Trim as garage door trim ensures optimal performance and durability. The trim should be securely fastened to the rough framed opening, providing a clean, finished appearance while enhancing protection against moisture and wear.
When installing garage trim, ensure that the trim does not come into direct contact with concrete at the bottom. Prolonged exposure to concrete can lead to moisture absorption, which may cause swelling or deterioration over time. By maintaining a slight gap between the trim and concrete, builders can preserve the material’s integrity and longevity.
COMMON SIZES
Typical Garage Door Trim Sizes
Belco XT Trim for garage trim is available in common sizes to meet the needs of a variety of garage door applications. Its precision-engineered design provides a straightforward solution for achieving both a professional finish and robust protection in every installation.
- 2x8
- 2x10
COMMON MATERIALS
Garage Door Trim Material Options
Garage door trim can be installed using a variety of materials, each with its own advantages and limitations. Traditional wood trims, such as cedar or Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), are widely used for their availability and natural aesthetic. Cedar, being naturally decay-resistant, can last longer than untreated woods but comes with a higher price tag and may still swell or discolor when exposed to moisture over time. SYP, while cost-effective, often suffers from natural defects like knots and warping, and unprimed wood requires time consuming preparation steps that can lead to aesthetic and functional complications.
Manufactured materials, including fiber cement and oriented strand board (OSB), offer an alternative to wood. Fiber cement is resistant to rot and natural imperfections, but it is heavy, brittle, and prone to unnecessary waste. OSB, while better in terms of length options and cost, is highly porous and susceptible to water absorption, leading to swelling and durability issues, particularly at the ends of boards in contact with moisture.
Belco XT Trim systematically resolves these material shortcomings through innovative manufacturing and design. Preservative treated to reinforce every fiber, Belco XT Trim delivers comprehensive protection against rot, insect damage, and moisture infiltration. Its factory-applied proprietary prime coat guarantees a consistently smooth finish capable of withstanding harsh environmental challenges, and providing a perfect canvas for various design choices. By integrating durability, design versatility, and cost-efficiency, Belco XT Trim transcends conventional material limitations. Builders and homeowners gain a singular solution that harmonizes performance, aesthetic sophistication, and cost efficiency without compromise.
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THE BELCO DIFFERENCE
Built to Last
Belco XT® Trim offers long-lasting performance thanks to our proprietary 2-step treatment process. First, Belco’s non-metallic, EPA-approved wood preservative treatment (Wolman® AG) penetrates the wood fibers and is then properly dried before priming. This key distinction is what sets us apart, ensuring our wood is fortified from within. Our proprietary, industry-leading water-based primer protects the surface and resists water penetration. The end result? A garage door trim with unmatched durability that exceed the highest industry standards for coating consistency and wood substrate quality.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Belco XT® Garage Door Trim is Backed by an Industry-Leading Warranty
We wholeheartedly stand behind the quality of our products. We go the extra mile when it comes to ensuring the longevity of our products. Belco XT Trim is a durable one and done anti-rot solution that undergoes a proprietary two-step treatment process to protect the wood against damage from moisture, decay, and insects. Our products are so durable and long-lasting that they come with an industry-leading, non-prorated 20-year warranty. Protect your investment by registering your products with us after purchase.
FAQs
When properly installed and maintained, Belco XT® Trim used for garage door surrounds can deliver decades of service life. The durability of the wrap around the garage door is particularly important because it’s subject to frequent impacts, moisture intrusion at the base of the door, and daily wear. Belco’s material is built to meet those stresses, minimize callbacks, and maintain visual appeal over time.
Yes, garage door trim with Belco XT® Trim is designed for streamlined installation, making it viable for experienced DIYers or contractors. The boards arrive at the jobsite kiln-dried, preservative-treated, and pre-primed, which reduces on-site prep. The application guide for garage door trim emphasizes installing the trim at the rough-framed opening, maintaining a gap above any concrete slab to avoid moisture contact, and securing it with corrosion-resistant fasteners. That said, proper alignment, fastening, sealing of field cuts, and finishing are key to achieving long life and preserving the warranty.
- Do not let the trim sit in direct contact with concrete or drive-adjacent surfaces, which can lead to moisture uptake and swelling.
- Do not use untreated or non-corrosion-resistant fasteners, as they can lead to staining or premature failure of the assembly.
- Do not omit the sealing of cut ends or field-cuts with a 100% acrylic latex primer. Always finish the trim with two coats of exterior acrylic latex paint within 60 days. Our installation guide shows that this step is crucial for long-term protection.
- Since the garage door framing is one of the most moisture-vulnerable zones, poor flash details often lead to rot or warping of the trim, so proper flashing installation is imperative.
This is typically a sign of surface moisture and organic stain rather than structural failure. Clean the area using a mild solution of detergent and water or a diluted bleach solution (following safety guidelines), rinse thoroughly, allow the surface to dry completely, then spot-prime any bare or discolored areas with 100% acrylic latex primer and repaint with exterior acrylic latex paint. Because Belco XT® Trim is preservative-treated and pre-primed, such surface conditions can be effectively managed without product replacement, as long as the underlying substrate is solid and free of decay.
The garage door wrap and surrounding trim function as a key interface between the door, structure, and cladding system. A proper wrap prevents moisture from seeping behind the door assembly and into the wall structure, and also braces the door opening for daily operation in a high-traffic area. Belco XT® Trim combines the authentic visual appeal of real wood with preservative treatment that protects against moisture, insects, and rot. Factory priming allows for faster finishing, and a board profile is sized for common garage door openings (e.g., 2×8, 2×10) to reduce seams and callbacks.
