Regent Square Civic Association
Home Improvement Workshop 2014
- Wood for trim, if used at all, is typically pine or Douglas fir, and not as hard or stable
as the old growth species since now most environmentally sourced wood is farmed
(quickly grown). - Paints and coatings are now usually water-based. At their introduction they had
poor performance, but the technology of coatings has improved remarkably and
now their performance equals or exceeds their predecessors (along with being less
volatile chemically, and much more environmentally safe). - Composite trim and boards get mixed reviews – while there are some good new
products, some of the solid plastic or vinyl products, if painted, are limited to white
or light colors (dark paint colors absorb heat and thus deform the product).