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Old 10-26-2007, 08:23 PM   #1
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Exterior Window And Door Trim

generally i have done just post/beam and exterior door trim, now the home owner wants me to do all the trim.. I have not priced it yet and i am looking for what is the standard charge for a simple header detail in comb faced pine. Just need to know, since the guy changed his mind from going with styrofoam moulding and now to would, and do you guys biscuit joint all ur trim...

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Old 10-26-2007, 08:33 PM   #2
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Re: Exterior Window And Door Trim

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generally i have done just post/beam and exterior door trim, now the home owner wants me to do all the trim.. I have not priced it yet and i am looking for what is the standard charge for a simple header detail in comb faced pine. Just need to know, since the guy changed his mind from going with styrofoam moulding and now to would, and do you guys biscuit joint all ur trim...

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that wood depend on the siding and head flashing details. biscuit joining exterior trim is a bit extravagant in my opinion.
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:04 PM   #3
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No biscuits... ever... for that application.
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:13 PM   #4
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generally i have done just post/beam and exterior door trim, now the home owner wants me to do all the trim.. I have not priced it yet and i am looking for what is the standard charge for a simple header detail in comb faced pine. Just need to know, since the guy changed his mind from going with styrofoam moulding and now to wood, and do you guys biscuit joint all ur trim...

thanks
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Have him look at Azek or some other PVC trim.

Biscuts are for breakfast, not for exterior trim.
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Old 10-27-2007, 01:17 PM   #5
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Biscuts are for breakfast, not for exterior trim.
Come on Doug who helped you out with that one?
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i like the PVC stuff (here in the swampland)

only time will tell
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