A few years ago, I did a comprehensive
addition and
remodeling project that
included new rooflines and
varied slopes, two doghouse dormers,
and a total exterior trim and siding
replacement. A nice reworking of the
cornice return on the architect’s blueprints found that, unlike other sealant types,
polyurethane bonds well to that
resinous species.
For the doghouse dormers, I scaled
the detail down by about 25% to look
proportionate with the smaller roof
outline (Figure 2).
With the fascia and returns assembled
and installed, we cut the rake
boards between the ridge and returns,
and added the 3-inch-wide strips. The
beveled-edge eaves strip was nailed to a
chalk line. Although the top edge of
the strip leans away from the