How To Choose The Right Exterior Trim For Your Next Project

How To Choose The Right Exterior Trim For Your Next Project

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Exterior premium primed trim on house front

UFP-Edge trim products 

UFP-Edge trim products come sanded and primed, ready for a smooth, appealing finish and in good, better, or best options. The factory-applied machine coat primer covers all six sides of the board to ensure protection and long-term performance. View the differences between each option to help decide which trim option is right for you or your client. 

The Good Trim – Primed SPF 

UFP-Edge primed fascia and trim

UFP-Edge Primed SPF trim and fascia boards start with J Grade and Appearance Grade SPF raw lumber, machined and primed to perform in virtually any weather condition. Available in S1S2E resawn or combed finish and S4S, both faces offer a unique textured appearance, creating an attractive exterior accent. 1X and 2X boards are available in a variety of lengths and are primed and ready for a custom topcoat of exterior paint. 

Features 

  • SPF wood is kiln dried, stable and ready for paint
  • Economical choice for interior/exterior fascia and trim 
  • Smooth, resawn and combed surface options 
  • Factory-applied coating (Machine-Applied Coatings®) enhanced with a mildewcide to help deter mildew 
  • Coated on all sides for ultimate protection 
  • Also available in pattern stock (shiplap/tongue and groove) 
  • 15-year warranty against peeling, flaking and chalking 
  • 1x3-1x6 and 2x4-2x12 in a variety of lengths

The Better Trim –  Premium Primed

 Premium Primed Stack

Premium Primed trim and fascia is made from knot-free finger-jointed radiata pine and is available in a reversible profile (S1S2E). Each board is primed and ready for a custom topcoat of exterior paint. 1X and 2X boards are available in a variety of lengths.

Features

  • Clear, knot-free radiata pine provides long-term performance
  • Finger-jointed and edge-glued for superior stability 
  • Two-sided board surface: S1S2E (resawn/smooth) 
  • Factory-applied coating enhanced with a mildewcide to help deter mildew 
  • Coated on all sides for ultimate protection 
  • 1x3-1x6 and 2x4-2x12 in 16 ft and 20 ft lengths

The Best Trim –  UFP-Edge True™

 UFP-Edge True fascia and trim

UFP-Edge True™ finger-jointed trim is the premier exterior wood trim product in the market. Each trim board is finger-jointed, edge-glued and primed for superior stability and lasting performance. These boards are knot-free, offering a premium appearance. The trim's first primer coat is an absorbing tannin blocker, while the second coat is fortified using a durable, non-blocking PPG acrylic primer, which prepares the surface on all sides for a superior finish. 

Features

  • Knot-free Japanese cedar naturally resists decay and termites 
  • Finger-jointed and edge-glued for superior stability
  • Two-sided board (smooth/resawn) sanded between coats on the smooth side to give you the best surface 
  • Factory-applied coating (Machine-Applied Coatings®) enhanced with a mildewcide to help deter mildew 
  • Coated on all sides for ultimate protection 
  • 25-year warranty against peeling, flaking and chalking
  • 1x3-1x6 and 2x4-2x12 in 16 ft and 20 ft lengths

Find UFP-Edge Trim Options Near You

Check out our Where to Buy to find which trim options are available near you. If you have questions or would like to see samples, please reach out to us and we’d be happy to help. 

Interested in other exterior products? See more about our pattern stock and siding options. 

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