We’ve all seen the blemishes of peeling paint, mold, and rot on wood and wood-based exterior trim. To avoid these, we have had to go to great lengths to pull trim boards away from sidewalks, grade, and rooflines – often with less than ideal results. But many of us also know there’s a better way: Install PVC trim instead of wood or fiber cement.
If you haven’t yet been sold on the benefits, you will be. Builders and remodelers concerned about maintaining the aesthetics of their exteriors and avoiding callbacks related to paint failure and building rot rely on solid PVC trim. The material is completely impervious to moisture, which eliminates all the pain points from weathering and moisture. But as with any good product, all building professionals will benefit from knowing how best to detail the exterior and streamline the installation.
In this JLC Building Session, you will learn how PVC trim behaves with changes in temperature; how to select materials for optimum paint performance; how to handle, cut, fasten and finish PVC trim; how to detail fastener heads; even how to manage the “static cling” of PVC dust.
JLC editor Clay DeKorne kicks off the discussion with AZEK Exterior’s Pat Meyering and long-time JLC contributor Mike Slogatt.
Pat Meyering
Mike Sloggatt
Pat Meyering is a Division Sales Manager at AZEK Exteriors, where he works on the technical sales of siding, trim, and decking. His strategic insight and leadership have significantly contributed to AZEK’s industry advancements, underscoring his role as a key driver of the company’s growth and innovation.
Mike Sloggatt has more than 40 years’ experience in the trade, starting right out of high school in 1972 and opening his own contracting business in 1979, which he ran until 2022. He currently consultants with builders, manufacturers, and homeowners on challenging remodels near his home on Long Island, and teaches all asppects of construction carpentry as a regular presenter at JLC LIVE and the International Builders’ Show.
This Building Session is underwritten by AZEK Building Products.
