How To Choose The Right Exterior Trim For Your Next Project

Posted 4/9/2021 by Amanda Hall

Our primed trim products come sanded and primed, ready for a smooth, appealing finish 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 

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 trim and fascia is made from clear or knotty finger-jointed Radiata Pine and is available in a reversible profile (S1S2E). Each board is primed and ready for a custom topcoat of 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 or four sided surface in resawn, combed or smooth 
• Available with a 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™

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
  
  

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