The installation of exterior corner trim involves several steps, including measuring the length of the corner, cutting and fitting the back half of the corner, installing the back half of the corner, and installing the front half of the corner. This process is crucial for enhancing the shape of your house, protecting your home’s exterior, and increasing your property’s curb appeal.
There are two main methods used for outside corners: mitered corners and inside corners. Mitered corners offer a professional-looking finish, while inside corners require 2″x2″ trim using blunt-tipped, roundheaded stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails. To create inside corners, apply two coats of high-quality exterior paint to the new corner boards and allow them to dry completely.
To install the front piece of the corner trim, cut the roof angle onto a piece of trim that is about 2 to 4 inches longer than needed to cover the area. This will ensure that the trim is installed correctly and that the trim lasts a long time.
In summary, installing exterior corner trim involves several steps, including measuring the length of the corner, cutting and fitting the back half of the corner, installing the back half of the corner, and installing the front half of the corner. By following these steps, you can enhance the appearance of your home and increase its curb appeal.
📹 How to install exterior outside corner trim
This video demonstrates how to install exterior corner trim using inexpensive 1×4 boards. The process involves measuring, cutting, and securing the trim boards to create a flush and level corner. The video emphasizes the importance of pulling the boards together tightly to ensure a perfect fit.
📹 WATER TIGHT wood corner TRIM.Prebuilt technique.
In this video, I show you my method for pre-built exterior corner trim that should last a very long time, not a million years but a …
Thanks for the tip, especially if we’re working on our own homes. I’m about to change the existent aluminum siding, for wood siding, but I didn’t know how to trim the corners. It will save me a lot for sure, only thing, I may want to use treated wood, so it may last longer. However, I know now I can do that with my own house. I bet it shouldn’t be a problem with the inspectors anyway.
I need help with the OPPOSITE. I have a screened in porch and need to renail the screen so I am trying to remove the boards. How do I do it? I can send you a pic but the board (hardie plank) has hardieplank siding up against it. I GUESS there is caulking between the board and the hardieplankg so should I use a razor and then try to pop the board off going north to south using a claw bar ??