Exterior Trim Design and Installation Workbook

Exterior Trim Design and Installation Workbook

How well do you know exterior trim design and installation? Take the challenge by clicking on the image below. This isn’t a test of everything there is to know, but it will give you (or your manager) an idea of how well you know some of the key facts underlying skills. Answers are provided at the end. For any questions you get wrong, follow the links in the answers to hone your knowledge.


Exterior Trim Design and Installation Skills Challenge
Test your knowledge of exterior trim design and installation.


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Basic Instruction

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Working Out Eaves Details

A practical guide to roof trim that will protect the siding and complement a... More

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Where Eaves Meet Rake

The roof can be one of the most defining elements of a house: Look at any child's... More

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Framing Eaves and Rakes

John Carroll demystifies the steps needed to create a good overhang that protects... More

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Preventing Gaps in Exterior Trim

Q: I've completed a couple of projects with cellular PVC trim boards, and in both... More

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Columns, Posts, Piers: What's Best for the Porch?

There's no question that a porch looks and feels best when all of its components... More

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Exterior Wood Trim That Lasts

Exterior trim should last as long as the rest of the house. A finish carpenter... More

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A Look at Traditional Trim Designs

Gary Katz explains how most trim details we use today - both indoors and out -... More

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Window Trim and Flashing That Works

This approach speeds the work and guarantees a durable, weathertight installation More

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