Exterior Siding, Trim & Finishes

by Fine Homebuilding Magazine

A home's appeal depends a great deal on its exterior paint or stain, brick-and stonework, siding, trims, and other details--and it's not just the type of finish that's important, it's also how well the job was done. This first-ever compilation by "Fine Homebuilding on the popular subject provides builders with ideas for choosing the correct finishes for home exteriors, plus solid how-to information.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561586528
• ISBN13: 9781561586523
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Working on it

I have a labor of love that I may never finish but this book set me off on the right path. For novice this book really gives good insight in plain language.

Good general review of siding installation principles with excellent details of special projects

Good review of general principles for installation of many different exterior siding materials, with associated trim moldings to add the professional touch to your project. Very fine examples of specialty work by excellent craftman provides good examples of specific regional methods and styles. Although the publishers promote the theme of "By Pros For Pros" as an amateur who came to the book looking for some specific guidance and clues on better ways to build a mousetrap (so-to-speak) I was not disapointed. Some projects are a bit esoteric and are fine examples of very specific exterior craftsmanship better left as a magaizine article with a reference in a periodic index instead of a chapter in a survey book on exterior finish work. Still, for my money and time, this publisher and series gets my attention first time everytime.

Helps old men remember

As i get older i need help to remember how i did things 35 years ago,this book helped a lot!