I ahve a 2 story white colonial home. I have a bay window in the front
of my house. It is a classic colonial type bay with 45 degree angles at
the front using a big picture window in the front and smaller windows on
the sides. It is painted white with a black metal cap on top of it.
Originally the whole box was site built and the unit was sided with
plywood. Then the bay was outlined using 5/4 x 10 wood to give the bay
depth. That 5/4 wood is giving me problems in that I can't keep paint on
it and the wood then rots out.
I live in the Northeast and this bay has southern exposure. It can't
tolerate the wild swings in temperature. This is a common occurence in
my are of the country with this type of bay
My question is, is there something else I could use to outline the bay.
Possibly made of fiberglass or vinyl. I would like to keep the look
similar, but avoid the maintenance. One local contractor suggested
covering up the rotting wood with metal. I have considered that but I am
looking to completely remove the 5/4 outline wood and replace it.
Thanks
Bernie