Corner Boards for Remodeling New Castle DE

Let's take a look at three common corner details used with wood siding: corner boards, woven corners, and mitered corners.The effect can be reinforced by painting or staining the corner boards a different color than the siding.

Local Companies

Architectural Alliance, Inc
302-478-3777
1309 Veale Road
Wilmington, DE
Emory Hill and Company
(302) 322-4400
10 Corporate Cir Ste 100
New Castle, DE
Ics
(302) 328-5920
2 Penns Way Ste 405
New Castle, DE
Summit Construction Services Inc
(302) 326-3610
1616 Brett Rd
New Castle, DE
Emory Hill Development
(302) 325-2540
92 Reads Way
New Castle, DE
Miken Builders Inc
(302) 656-2556
19 Davidson Ln Bldg 1A
New Castle, DE
Brandywine Contractors Inc
(302) 325-2700
34 Industrial Blvd
New Castle, DE
Ward Construction
(302) 732-9133
Road 343
Dagsboro, DE
S C & A Construction Inc
(302) 478-6030
3411 Silverside Rd
Wilmington, DE
Minker Construction Management Office
(302) 239-1762
728 Yorklyn Rd
Hockessin, DE


Not counting things like geodesic domes and igloos, all houses have at least four outside corners. These are important design elements, and the treatment they receive can have a big effect on a structure's appearance. Let's take a look at three common corner details used with wood siding: corner boards, woven corners, and mitered corners.

Corner boards

The simplest and most popular approach to finishing outside corners is installing corner boards. There's good reason for this: Corner boards provide a visual break from the horizontal lines of siding, in much the same way that corner pilasters and columns do. The effect can be reinforced by painting or staining the corner boards a different color than the siding. No End Date for this image

To achieve a pleasing sense of scale, corner boards should be sized with both the width of the siding and the overall height of the structure in mind. As with actual columns, increased height calls for added heft. The 4-inch corner boards that look just right on a single-story house sided with narrow clapboards may seem much too light and wimpy on an otherwise similar two-story house.

As strong visual elements, corner boards should also stand proud of the siding. This is most often done by using 5/4 trim stock. For an even stronger effect, the corner boards can be padded out to create a slot that encloses the ends of the siding or the edges of the shingles (see figure below). This detail also provides some margin for error in fitting the siding, beca

Click here to read full article from Remodeling

Featured Local Company

Architectural Alliance, Inc

302-478-3777
1309 Veale Road
Wilmington, DE
www.archalli.com

Related Articles
- Siding Products New Castle DE
Trim is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with manufacturers making sure their products' shades match nearly everyone else's, and expanding widths and thicknesses to meet the needs of the smallest to the largest jobs.
- Moisture Barriers and Mold Prevention New Castle DE
- Algae-Resistant Shingles New Castle DE
- Remodeling Products New Castle DE
- Lumber Options for Remodelers New Castle DE
- Interior Trim Products New Castle DE
- Deck products New Castle DE
- Sealant and Adhesive Products New Castle DE
- Interior Trim Products New Castle DE
- Cabinetry Products New Castle DE
Related Articles
- Siding Products New Castle DE
Trim is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with manufacturers making sure their products' shades match nearly everyone else's, and expanding widths and thicknesses to meet the needs of the smallest to the largest jobs.
- Moisture Barriers and Mold Prevention New Castle DE
- Algae-Resistant Shingles New Castle DE
- Remodeling Products New Castle DE
- Lumber Options for Remodelers New Castle DE
- Interior Trim Products New Castle DE
- Deck products New Castle DE
- Sealant and Adhesive Products New Castle DE
- Interior Trim Products New Castle DE
- Cabinetry Products New Castle DE
Related Local Events
19th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals
Dates: 11/12/2009 - 11/15/2009
Location: Philadelphia Airport Marriott
Philadelphia, PA
View Details

Greater Philadelphia-Fall Home Show
Dates: 9/25/2009 - 9/27/2009
Location: Valley Forge Convention Center
King of Prussia, PA
View Details

Greater Philadelphia Facilities Expo (GPPE)
Dates: 9/23/2009 - 9/24/2009
Location: Valley Forge Convention Center
King of Prussia, PA
View Details

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History