Benefits of PVC Trim

Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) is the same material that is found in plumbing pipes. It is a solid, reliable and composite material.

Why should you consider using PVC?
PVC is most commonly used for it’s durability. Because is does not decay and can not be damaged by insects, it is used to replace rotted boards or wood that will most likely begin to rot in the near future. Replacing all of the house trim with PVC will prevent all future chances of dry rot or decay, and will require little or no maintenance besides an occasional paint-job. Replacing the trim of a house is becoming a popular course of action for homeowners in the D.C. and mid-Maryland areas, the only preventive for most people replacing all of their house trim with PVC is the cost.

Since paint adheres comparably better to PVC, than to wood, using PVC can improve the visible quality of your home. PVC does not expand and contract as much as wood, which is why it is more durable. Although Azek (a brand name for PVC trim) is more expensive than wood, the lower maintenance is often worth the cost. PVC comes in white, so typically it has to be painted to match any existing trim; it also comes in the same shapes and sizes as wood, so it is virtually indistinguishable from any nearby pieces of wood that have not been replaced. It is possible to not paint the PVC trim, but it does tend to get a bit dirty if it does not have a good coat of paint.

One caution of PVC is that when placed in direct sunlight, the material can warp. To avoid this, just look into using vinyl safe paint colors.

The cost of PVC and the labor to install it are the two downsides of PVC. The benefits do prove to out-weigh the cost, but it is ultimately your decision whether or not you think the product is worth cost.

Hallco Enterprises is located in Clarksburg, MD and can provide our painting customers with a quote to replace and repaint your trim work with PVC. We service the mid-Maryland, Northern Virginia and D.C. metro areas.

What do you think? Have you had experience with PVC trim? Do you like the look? Let us know what questions you have and give us your feedback.