The gable end is one of the most visible parts of a house and one of the most exposed to weather. On this New Holland home we replaced the tired wood rake and gable trim with cellular PVC and a clean board-and-batten gable infill, giving the roofline a bright, finished edge that will hold its paint and shrug off the freeze-thaw cycles that had worn out the original wood.
What the New Holland gable trim project involved
The old rake boards had cracked and cupped after years of sun and rain, and the gable infill needed to be rebuilt cleanly to sit against the new roof. The scope included:
- Removal of the weathered wood rake and gable trim
- New cellular PVC rake boards detailed for thermal movement
- Board-and-batten style gable infill for a crisp, finished look
- Clean integration with the new asphalt shingle roof and drip edge
- A paint-free white finish that stays bright without maintenance
Why PVC is the right call at the gable
The rake and gable trim take the full force of sun and wind-driven rain, which is exactly where wood fails first. Cellular PVC does not absorb water, so it will not rot, split, or feed mold the way the old boards did, and it holds a finish far longer. You can read more about the material from AZEK Building Products.
Considering the same upgrade?
Rake and gable trim replacement is part of our AZEK trim and aluminum service. When the gable trim is worn, the fascia and soffit usually are too, as covered in our guide on replacing wood fascia with PVC trim.
Cracked or peeling gable trim? Get a free estimate and we will assess your roofline.
