USING PVC TRIM FOR HISTORIC APPLICATION

Rhinebeck House in Rhinebeck, New York

The Rhinebeck New York home highlights applications where PVC materials outperform traditional wood trim. Originally part of the 2,800 acre Ferncliff farm owned by the Astor family, the historic residence has undergone extensive renovations over the past 20 years to maintain and restore its historic apperance. Susceptible to rot and mold, warping, insect infestation and inconsistency in dimensions, wood trim products often fail to perform over the long-term, and require costly and time-consuming replacement. This being the case, builders, architects and engineers are increasingly turning to extruded PVC trim materials. Designed to replicate the look of wood, extruded PVC trim components are not affected by moisture, and are highly resistant to mold. In addition, extruded PVC trim materials are consistent in size and finish, immune to rot and insect infestations, and are lightweight and easy to install over solid substrates.