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Al s id e Tr im & Ac c e s s o r i e s

A d d d i s t i n c t i o n t o a n y h o m e .

I t ’ s a l l i n t h e d e t a i l s .

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Details,details, details.

And whythey’re so

important.

Imagine a living room with only furniture– just a couch, a coffee table, some easychairs and end tables. That’s all. No rugon the floor, no pictures on the walls, nophotographs on the tables, no plants nearthe window. No candles, knickknacks orfloral arrangements to be seen. Not even amagazine on the coffee table.

If you walked into such a room, yourimmediate impression would be,“Something’s missing!” And you’d be right.In fact, a lot of “things” are missing, thingsthat transform a functional room into abeautiful, comfortable and pleasant home.

What’s missing, of course, are the decorativedetails – the accent objects people add togive a room interest, appeal andindividuality.

And what’s true for interior decoration isalso true for exterior design – it’s the details,the added accents, that distinguish a homefrom those around it.

Premium Vinyl Siding adds beauty,protection and value to a home.

But it’s the details – the use of decorativetrim and accessories – that add the lastingdistinction.

So how do you add distinction?All it takes is a little creativity.First, know your exterior design options.This brochure will help with that. On thefollowing pages, you’ll see idea after ideafor using trim and accessories. Thephotographs are organized like a decorator’sscrapbook. Each section focuses on aspecific exterior design feature – doors andwindows, for example. Along with thephotos are brief captions that highlight keydesign elements, plus list the products used.(Specific product descriptions are includedat the end of the brochure.)

Second, imagine how you can change thelook of your home by using one or moreof the ideas shown. Use an idea exactly asyou see it. Or combine several ideas tocreate an exterior detail that’s distinctlyyou.

And don’t worry – you can do it. Thedetails that brighten your living room areall the proof you need.

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One of the first things people notice abouta home’s exterior are the windows. In asense, windows are like pictures orphotographs on a wall – they create specificpoints of interest within an otherwisemassive surface.

These points of interest – the accents – arethe basic building blocks of an exteriordesign. When the choice of window trimcomplements your siding, the result is apleasing, unified exterior design.

Look forways to unify

a design usingsimilar elements.

Here, the boldvertical lines createdby TrimworksW 3 1/2"lineals complement

the distinctivelines created by

dutch lap siding.

Because of their size, bay and bow windowsoften require creative approaches. On thishome, for example, Trimworks 5" lineals andAlside’s bay/bow window trim are combinedto create a distinctive window frame (above).

When selecting details, keep proportions inbalance. The impact of this massive windowarea, for example, is augmented by the boldlines of the 5" Trimworks lineals used to frameit. Using a contrasting color for the windowtrim accentuates the boldness of the frame.

Trimworkscustom crown

molding can addan elegant

decorative detailto a home’s

original woodwindow trim.

Add distinction using classic architecturaldetails. Instead of conventional mitered jointsat the corners, the head and sill of this windowframe are extended beyond the sides, a detailtypically found in Mission style homes (below).

The 21/2" J-channel used to trim these gablewindows repeats the narrow line runningalong the gable trim board (left).

If your home has distinctive details, don’tchange them – restore them. The originalwindow trim details on this 120-year-oldfarmhouse are reproduced using 5" lineals forthe top of the frame, 3 1/2" lineals at the sides,and color-matched aluminum trim for thesill. Contrasting low-maintenance shuttersgive the windows greater visual impact.

Selecting Window Trim.The detail that adds a finishing touch.

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Visitors see the trim around doorsfrequently and up close. That makes doortrim one of the most important exteriordesign decisions you can make. And, inmost cases, it’s more than a single decision.You may, for example, choose a moreimpressive trim to set off a main entrance,but prefer less dramatic treatments forsecondary entrances.

Consider different ideas for the trim aroundgarage doors too. If you have a “premium”door – for instance, a door with raisedpanels or with decorative window inserts– you may want to consider a bold triminstallation to “frame” the accents andmaintain appropriate visual balance.

Finally, don’t forget trim for entry ways –the wall and ceiling areas that lead toyour doors. The use of vertical siding,beaded soffit and accessories such as crownmolding can give your home a customdesigned look.

The beauty of this decorative dooris magnified by a frame made using5" fluted lineals (above).

Use contrast to create interest.Horizontal lines formed by dutchlap siding dominate the main wallsof this home. But at the arch andcolumns that form the entry way,vertical soffit creates a distinctivecontrast that seems to guide visitorsto the front door (left).

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Selecting Doors and Entryway Trim.A welcoming first impression.

Go for grandeur when you can. Thiselegant front entrance (above) is set offwith Trimworks 5" fluted lineals usedas a main frame and Trimworks 3 1/2"lineals used to frame the side andtransom lights.

If possible, try a doublecontrast. Here again,

vertical soffit creates acontrast with the horizontalsiding on the home. The colorcontrast adds to the appeal.

An interplay of lines can producedramatic results. The 31/2" linealsused for the door and windowtrim play off the thinner linesproduced by the balusters and postsof the porch balustrade (whichrepeats the even thinner lines ofthe porch frieze). A corner postusing 5" fluted lineals, with thebeaded corner starter completesthe design scheme.

The main entrance to this home is definedby stately columns created using Trimworksfluted corner posts.

Corners – especially outside corners – helpdefine the proportions of a home. Andbecause they define proportions, the creativeuse of corner treatments can influence the“apparent size” of your home (the visualimpression it creates as opposed to its actualmeasurements). Bold corner treatments, forexample, add lines of vertical emphasis toa wall, encouraging a viewer’s eyes to lookup. It’s an excellent way to create a sense ofheight. Similarly, narrow corner treatmentstend to accentuate a wall’s horizontal lines.

The verticaldimensions of this

home are magnified bythe use of Trimworksfluted corner posts atthe primary corners.

The resulting boldvertical lines help create

an impression ofsoaring height.

Vertical columns anchor the second story of this home. They’recreated using standard 4" corner posts and Charter Oak® premiumvinyl soffit installed vertically. A fascia board and an overlappedpair of lineals, installed to create a shadow line, carry the widthof the column up the gable. A double-width band board at thebase of the column ties the treatment together.

Take cues from existing features.A standard 3" corner post and narrowshutter help create a pleasing sense ofproportion in the tight area betweenwindow and building corner.

7" fluted corner post with foam inserthelps balance the mass of the garagedoor. The door itself is framed with5" smooth lineals.

Color contrasts let you create subtle but strikingdetails. White windows create contrast withthe darker tones of the siding. Corners andwindow trim in a medium tone create anothercontrast. The overall impression is one of bothcontrast and harmony.

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Adding Corners and Vertical Columns.Emphasizing your home’s grandeur.

Three-piece beadedcorner post.

One-piecebeaded corner

post withfoam insert.

Traditionalcorner

post withfoam insert.

Here’s an easy way to change the look ofyour home – use different siding styles todefine specific wall areas. Ornamental shakeand scallop siding are often used to adddistinction on gable ends and dormer walls.Alside offers two choices – ArchitecturalClassics®and Pelican Bay,® both color-matched to Alside siding colors.

Give porch ceilingsclassic style and

lasting elegance byusing a richly

detailed panel suchas Greenbriar

Vintage Beadedpremium soffit.

This coastal home uses Alside’s Board & Batten®

White siding along with Pelican Bay Shakes inIvy color, creating a beautiful, dramaticappearance (right).

Architectural Scallops create a visually strikingcontrast with traditional siding, providing aneasy way to call attention to areas such as gableand dormer walls (below).

Board & Battensiding combinewith Pelican BayShakes andScallops to createbold, beautifullines at gableends, entry waysand other areaswhere you wantto emphasizevertical details.

To create a feelingof classic materialsand workmanship,

this home uses acombination of

ArchitecturalScallops, Charter

Oak premiumsoffit and custom

carpentry. In an elaborate design, Charter Oak is used both as a vertical siding andan eave finish. Aeration openings, hidden deep in the grooves, allow airflow at the eave.

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Choosing Soffit, Gable Walls and Dormers.An easy, yet striking change to your home’s look.

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Don’t overlook the use of simple lines asa means of adding distinction to an exteriordesign. Details such as rake boards (whichhelp define the slope of a gable end wall)and band boards (typically used to set offdifferent elevations of a home) are amongthe most striking design elements youcan add.

The 5" Trimworks lineals used as band boards help definethe elevations of this home while accentuating its horizontallines. The one-piece beaded corner posts emphasize the home’svertical dimensions.

To give detail to the roof line, this home combinesaluminum fascia and 5" Trimworks lineals used as rakeboards. The combination creates double shadow linesthat define the roof ’s slope.

The dimensions of this home seem to stretchin all directions as a result of the artful useof lines, starting with the band boards thatseparate the contrasting siding materials. TheMission style window trim reinforces thehorizontal emphasis (right).

A combination of 5" band boards and 5"lineals in the corner posts are used to set offthe different materials used to finish thishome’s exterior. The lines formed by the bandboards also help define the home’s elevations(below).

Trimworks crown molding providesan easy and elegant way to finish avinyl siding installation where it meetsbrick or stucco walls.

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Selecting Trim Boards and Special Accents.Added distinction to your home’s exterior.

A three-piece beaded corner post createsa beautiful finished appearance.

Beadedcorner starter

7" fluted cornerpost with foaminsert

31/2" H-trim

Pelican Bay OneTraditional Shakes

Pelican Bay OneCape Cod Shingles

Pelican Bay OneScallops

Pelican Bay OneHand-Split Shakes

Pelican BayShakes

Pelican BayScallops

Pelican BayHand-Split Shakes

5" lineal5" fluted lineal 31/2" lineal

Now it’s time to consider your options. You’ve decided you want wide corners.But how wide? And do you want a smooth or fluted surface? And what color?

Good questions . . . and Alside has the answers. Because no matter what area of yourhome you want to accent, Alside gives you plenty of design options to work with.And to make your choices easier, all Alside trim options provide the same easy-careconvenience of vinyl siding.

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A review of exterior design options.Choosing the right ones for your home.

Note: Not all products are available in all colors. Please consult individual product specifications. Colorsare as accurate as printing techniques allow. Make final product selections using actual vinyl samples.

Choosing a Color.

When choosing colors for decorative trim,the best place to start is with your primarysiding color.

Do you want siding and trim to match(or nearly so)? That’s called a monochromaticcolor scheme, and it’s a great way to create animpression of harmony and unity.

Or do you want to create a contrast, either asubtle contrast or a bold one? Using contrastingcolors is an excellent way to emphasize detailsand framework.

With your answer in mind, use the chart tochoose a low-gloss, easy-care color for your trimoptions.

Monterey Sand

Colonial Ivory

Adobe Cream

Mystic Blue

Tuscan Clay

Vintage WickerCape Cod Gray

Platinum Gray

Silver Moss

Coastal Sage

Glacier White

Natural Linen

Antique Parchment

*Ultra premium colors (not available in all areas).

Autumn Red*

Heather*

Ivy*

Slate*

Harbor Blue*

Walnut*

Maple

Architectural Classics.®

These ornamental accent panels made fromdurable premium vinyl, can be used almostanywhere on your home. Choose from fourpopular styles:

Architectural Scallops® are based on theclassic half-round pattern made popular bythe architects and builders of richly detailedVictorian homes.

Architectural ShakesE reproduce the lookof traditional deep-grained cedar shakes.

Architectural ShinglesE have a naturallytextured surface and edge, mimicking theoriginal “seaside style” of cedar shingles.

ArchitecturalScallops

ArchitecturalShakes

ArchitecturalStaggered Shakes

With their uneven pattern and rough-sawn edges, Architectural Staggered ShakesEgive the appearance of handcrafted shakes.

ArchitecturalShingles

Soffit crownmolding

Trimworks.®

This system of components lets youcreate a wide range of decorative trimtreatments. Designed to capture the lookof handcrafted trim details, Trimworksaccessories can be used at windows,doors, outside corners, gable ends, andto create decorative bands and columns.

One-piece beadedcorner post withfoam insert

Custom crownmolding

Pelican Bay® Collection.

Pelican Bay and Pelican Bay One areconstructed of Polypropylene – a durablematerial with the look and feel of realisticcedar, but without all the maintenance.

Molded from actual cedar, the authenticgrain extends over the shake edge for thelook and feel of real, hand-made cedarShakes and Shingles.

The specially designed Scallops can be usedto highlight gables, window boxes, and eaveedges or to create frieze boards and bands.

Soffit and Vertical Siding.

Soffit is used on horizontal surfaces suchas eaves, porch ceilings and entry ways. Twotypes of soffit are available: solid and vented(used to allow air flow needed for atticventilation systems). In some panels, thevents are visible; other panels “hide” thevent openings to create a more attractiveappearance.

Solid soffit panels also can be used as verticalsiding to add visual interest at gable ends,entry ways, dormers and other accent areas.Alside Board & Batten siding also addsbold vertical emphasis and richly detailedbeauty to entire exteriors or selected accentareas. Ideal for new and existing homes.

GreenbriarVintage Beaded†

Alliance T4Charter Oak Super Span Board &Batten

Charter Oak premium vinyl soffit

Greenbriar Vintage Beaded premiumvinyl soffit

Super Span heavy gauge premiumvinyl soffit

AllianceT4 premium vinyl soffit

Board & Batten premium verticalvinyl siding

† Soffit use only

2 piece J-channel

WidePocket Accesories.

Featuring a 11/2" receiving channel,WidePocket Accessories are ideal for usewith Prodigy Insulated Siding, PelicanBay Hand-Split Shakes or any applicationthat requires a wide pocket receivingchannel.

5" lineal withfoam insert

3" beadedcorner starter

31/2" lineal withfoam insert

7" lineal withfoam insert

Traditionalcorner post withfoam insert

WidePocket insidecorner post

Our ColorConnect® color matching systemprovides a full line of aluminum products incolors that match Alside vinyl siding, trim

Color-Matched Aluminum Products.

and windows. With our aluminum soffit andfascia systems as well as trim coil, gutter coiland rainware components, you can confidentlymatch your project top to bottom.