Armorite® Exterior Trim: Frequently Asked Questions
Roseburg is thrilled to offer exterior trim to our customers as one of our latest innovations.
Keep reading to see some commonly-asked questions about Armorite® Exterior Trim:
What is Armorite® Exterior Trim?
Armorite® Exterior Trim is a premium engineered wood product designed to provide exceptional durability and performance in all weather conditions. It is fully reversible, offering a smooth surface on one side and modern woodgrain texture on the other to complement any exterior cladding. It’s also resistance to rot, decay, and insect damage.
What are the key features of Armorite® Exterior Trim?
Armorite® Exterior Trim is engineered to deliver outstanding performance in exterior applications. Some of its key features include:
- Strong and durable: It is specially formulated to withstand the harshest elements, including moisture, UV exposure, and temperature fluctuations.
- Easy installation: Single-layer component material ensures consistent nailing with no pop-throughs or material delamination Best-in-class workability delivers clean cuts, minimal sanding, and smooth paint finishes.
- Beautiful finishes: Factory-primed on four sides with exterior grade primer, Armorite® Exterior Trim readily accepts your finishing coats of paint.
How does Armorite® Exterior Trim compare to traditional wood trim?
Armorite® Trim offers several advantages over traditional wood trim, including:
- Enhanced durability: Unlike wood trim, which is prone to rot, decay, and insect damage, Armorite® Exterior Trim is engineered to resist these common issues, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Consistent quality: It is manufactured to strict quality standards from Western softwoods, resulting in uniformity in size, shape, and appearance, which can be challenging to achieve with natural wood.
- Sustainability: By using engineered wood instead of natural wood, Armorite® Trim helps to reduce the demand for virgin timber, making it a more sustainable choice for environmentally conscious consumers.
Where can I use Armorite® Exterior Trim?
Armorite® Trim is suitable for a wide range of exterior applications, including:
- Window and door trim
- Fascia and soffit
- Corner boards
- Column and beam wraps
- Siding accents
How do I purchase Armorite® Exterior Trim?
Armorite® Trim is available for purchase through authorized dealers and distributors. To find a dealer near you, visit our Where to Buy tool or contact your sales team.
What is Armorite® Exterior Trim made of?
90.5% pre-consumer recycled content entirely comprised of softwood fiber. Softwood species of wood produce a trim product that has a more uniform surface that machines and cuts clean edges.
Does Armorite® have an evaluation report published by an accredited provider?
Yes, Armorite® Exterior Trim is recognized in the International Code Council Evaluation Service Report, ESR-4012, as satisfying the requirements of the International Building and Residential codes for Wood-Based Exterior
Composite Trim.
Does Armorite® Exterior Trim resist termites?
Yes, Armorite® Exterior Trim contains zinc borate which makes it resistant to fungal decay and subterranean termites, including Formosan termites.
Can Armorite® Exterior Trim be used below ground?
No, Armorite® Exterior Trim can only be used in above-ground applications.
Does Armorite® Exterior Trim have a wood grain texture?
Armorite® Exterior Trim has a modern wood grain texture on one side and a smooth finish on the other. It is reversible, depending on what aesthetic surface you prefer.
Is Armorite® Exterior Trim already primed?
Yes, Armorite® Exterior Trim is sealed and primed during the manufacturing process.
Do I need to prime and paint cut edges?
Cut edges of Armorite® Exterior Trim require priming and painting only when those edges will be permanently exposed to weather. See our official Installation Instructions for additional information.
Do I need to gap and caulk joints between between pieces?
Yes, all joints should be gapped 1/8” and caulked with a suitable caulk/sealant. See our official Installation Instructions for additional information.
Armorite Exterior Trim is produced in Dillard, Oregon