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Can anybody give me some advice on exterior trim for an 1826, 2.5 story, side-gable Greek Revival? Owners want to make it more ornate. The facade is fine, will maybe add some dentil molding above the frieze, but the west side of the house (gable side) is where I need advice. There is a side door they would like to dress us with pilasters and a pediment. I want to be historically correct and am planning fluted pilasters and a peaked cap pediment with dentil trim. As for the windows, I'm planning dentil crossheads (the house has shutters so we'll stop there). Owners also asked about ornament for the frieze but aside from dentil molding I believe the frieze should be left alone. Any thoughts from you restoration experts. Thanks. MIKE.