Let’s face it. There are few things more frustrating than aligning and sequencing siding fiber cement (or lap siding) panels to get the termination profiles right. Or, how about that odd panel size required between two windows? Doesn’t look like a big deal to most people passing by the project. Only you know how many cusswords were muttered to install that blankety-blank six-inch cladding strip.
So, what are growing numbers of siding contractors and remodelers turning to?
Two-piece profiles.
True, two-piece formats may not be much of a time-saver, especially when you factor in the required adhesive for the cover cap. But they can be a comparative dream to work with in difficult detailing.
Consider these applications:
- Fiber cement panel cladding. A two-piece profile takes some of the strict, regimented work out of the cladding process by allowing a bit more leeway in panel arrangement. A two-piece profile makes fitting into the profile easier and also simplifies the masking of field cuts.
- Window separation. Two-piece panel J molds do a great job in handling tight space applications, like a small separation area between windows or between a window and building corner. Maybe you need a six- or eight-inch piece to complete the façade. It’s not easy to trim out a piece for unusual sizes. A two-piece profile allows you to apply the base part first and then snap the cover cap in place at your convenience. Try it sometime. You may find it beats a standard termination profile in a lot of situations.
- Columns. You know the drill here. The first three corners lay out with no sweat. The fourth? A bit of a challenge. What do you do with it? A two-piece corner profile might provide an easy answer. The cap component provides the wiggle room you need without the usual fussing over the demanding fourth side.
If you haven’t given two-piece profile trim a try, it’s certainly worth considering. You may find it a real problem solver for tricky conditions. To learn more, visit https://www.tamlyn.com/.
