Terry wrote in
:

On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 01:05:42 -0400, "Jim Hunter"
wrote:

"Jonny" wrote

Caulk the heck out of every joint, crevice, or whatever. Use
caulking that is flexible with the weather and takes paint and
primer well. If you do well here, most any famous brand paint or
primer will work designed for outdoor use. I use Sherwin Williams
paint/primer myself.


What's wrong with cellular plastic trim moulding? No rot, ever.


You've still got to caulk or somehow seal around it, to protect the
wood behind it.

T.


Absolutely on the caulking. No matter what is used. If kept caulked, I'd
say nothing is wrong with the cellular stuff.

I guess what you were getting at in one post in this thread:


Terry wrote in
:

I disagree wth this advice. Using a composit material in this
situation is likely to leave you with rotting wood behind the moulding
(in the frame), which is more difficult to deal with than rotting
molding.


is that the composite doesn't rot regardless if caulking has dried out.
Then all appears primo on the surface while studs behind turns to mush.
Invite for ants/termites as well.

But that's why I mentioned the silicone or polyurethane caulk.

All a matter of owner awareness/attentiveness. I worry if nothing is
wrong that I must have missed something. I've seen people ignore
plumbing leaks/missing tub caulk until a 2nd floor toilet or shower can
be seen from downstairs...sometimes protruding through.