[Greenbuilding] Alternative Trim Stock

[George Tremblay]

Fine Homebuilding did a review of composite trim products a couple of
years ago (sorry I don't know the issue, but I'm sure you could look it up
at Taunton.com).  I recall that a hardboard product called Miratec was
rated favorably, with assurances that it had overcome some of the problems
that plagued first-generation hardboard composites.  They did caution that
it must be painted on all surfaces--including end cuts--and caulked well.

George

"Dusch, Jim E" <Jim.E.Dusch at maine.gov> writes:
>I'm looking for thoughts on alternatives to traditional (here in Maine
>it's white pine) wood trim stock.  There are a number of products now on
>the market (including concrete composite and PVC-based).  Please post
>some wisdom on a long lasting, durable and recyclable material for trim
>stock that will be applied in a widely variable, often damp, climate.
>Low embedded energy is a plus as is expected maintenance.
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