Siding

Terminology Explained:

• Soffit – Soffit is defined as an underside of any architectural feature such as a porch, arch, or eave. In many cases soffit is used to assist in the ventilation of the attic of a home. However, there are homes that have solid soffit with no ventilation. This depends on the style of the home, the age and the other ventilation used. The purpose of putting vinyl soffit over your wood soffit is to protect it from rotting and to increase ventilation.
• Trim – In exterior home remodeling the term trim is used to describe the wood accents and supports around your home. These could be Rake boards (angled pieces of wood), Fascia (wood that gutters are attached to), Frieze board (any decorative band on an outside wall) or even soffit. In most cases any piece of wood on your home can be covered with PVC coated Aluminum to protect it from the elements and ever having to paint it again.
• Siding – Is any weatherproofing material designed to give the exterior of the home a protective barrier from the elements. There are many different types of siding; there is Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Wood, and Aluminum. The latter two are both dying technologies as they are not maintenance free and they do not handle full weather exposure very well.