Can mdf be used on the exterior? - Fine Homebuilding
Jan 12, 2009 · Exterior MDF comes in lumber sizes, 3/4" and 1" net, up to 12". Lengths are 16'. It generally has a wood grain, but you can turn it backwards for a smooth face. MDO is a plywood and must be ripped to dimension, and can only be 8' long max (I think).
Wood-Trim Alternatives - Fine Homebuilding
Gaps should be filled with flexible caulk. Composite trim is typically made from recycled, leftover, and/or sustainably harvested wood. Cost per lin. ft. of 1×4: 70¢ to 90¢. Manufacturers: Collins Products, LP Building Products, MiraTEC. Previous: Today’s Best Exterior Trim Next: Boral TruExterior Trim.
In Favor of Wood-Fiber Insulation - Fine Homebuilding
The insulating value is R-3.6 to R-3.8 per in., similar to cellulose and higher performing blown fiberglass. Wood-fiber board’s sound attenuation is excellent—from 36 to 50-plus decibel reduction, depending on product and assembly.
Today's Best Exterior Trim - Fine Homebuilding
Today’s Best Exterior Trim. A veteran carpenter sorts through 10 of the latest engineered options. By Gary M. Katz Issue 253 - Aug/Sept 2015. Synopsis: Exterior trim has changed a lot since veteran carpenter Gary Katz surveyed the category for Fine Homebuilding more than 10 years ago. There is now a wide variety of engineered materials that ...
Paint-Grade Trim Options - Fine Homebuilding
Find out what common paint-grade trim is best for the job: finger-jointed pine, poplar, or medium-density fiberboard (MDF). When you’re selecting paint-grade trim, you can choose among several options. My favorite material to work with is one that’s dry and straight and comes in long lengths. Sure, it’s a bit more complicated than that ...
MDF on the outside - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 21, 2003 · Exterior Rated MDF is called MEDEX. It usually runs about $50-75 per sheet. Trim material similar to MEDEX is available from various manufacturers in 1x and 5/4 thicknesses, usually pre-primed. One that comes to mind is GP's Primetrim. Ok product, but very hard to nail.
MDF Window Returns - Fine Homebuilding
Jan 3, 2020 · MDF Window Returns. This stronger, bench-built alternative to drywall returns gives windows a modern look with more rigidity and water resistance than gypsum wall board. Synopsis: For windows without trim, drywall returns offer a modern look—but they can take a lot of time and fuss to assemble. MDF returns are easier to install and finish ...
Update on MDF stairs - Fine Homebuilding
Piffin | Jul 19, 2004 12:13am | #12. The exterior grade is called MEDEX. sheets are something like 50" x 100". GP Primetrim is vary similar stuff and preprimed on one side. Comes 7/16" x 11-1/4" x 16'. or 15/16" x 11-1/4 x 16'. This recent issue of FHB has an article on composite trims exterior by Gary Katz.
Glue for exterior MDF - Fine Homebuilding
May 5, 2008 · Glue for exterior MDF. I’m betting that some of you guys have already solved this sort of problem and can share your experience. I’m tasked with assembling 28 tapered Craftsman-style hollow columns around the structural 4×4 posts on four porches of a H4H project. Actually they are upper-half columns where the bottom half is faux stone with ...
Installing Exterior PVC Trim Corner Boards - Fine Homebuilding
I like to make sure that my corner dies completely into the soffit without any funny transitions. For inside corners we just use a simple 1-in. by 1-in. rip of PVC. You could fasten this with a full headed nail or a screw, but because of its small size i prefer to use 15-gauge 2-in. stainless steel finish nails to prevent blow out. Previous ...