Service · D&E Mako Renovation
AZEK trim, fascia and soffit repair
Rot starts at the trim. We cut out soft fascia, sills, rakes and casings, fix the wood behind them and replace them with AZEK or PVC trim that will not rot, or wrap them in aluminum.
Exterior trim is where water lingers: the bottom of window casings, the top of a rake board, the corner where the fascia meets the gutter. Painted pine there lasts a few years before it goes soft. When we replace it, we use cellular PVC trim such as AZEK, which does not rot, takes paint well and can be routed and bent like wood.
Soffit and fascia repair is the most common trim call we get. A gutter that overflows soaks the fascia, the fascia rots, and the soffit behind it follows. We take it apart, replace the rafter tails or sub-fascia if they are soft, put up new PVC fascia and vented soffit, and make sure the gutter is pitched so the problem does not come back.
We also do the finer work: built-up rake boards with a return, like on the stucco farmhouse in Newtown Square, window sills rebuilt on stucco walls in Lower Merion, crown and frieze details on gables, and aluminum window capping bent on site for houses that want a no-paint finish.
Lower Merion TwpDec 2025What we do
What our exterior trim, fascia & soffit work covers
Everything below is done by our own carpenters. If a job needs a roofer, electrician or plumber, we bring in trades we know and tell you who they are.
Fascia and soffit replacement
Rotted fascia and soffit out, sub-fascia and rafter tails repaired, new PVC or aluminum fascia and vented soffit.
AZEK and PVC trim
Corner boards, casings, rakes, frieze and water tables in cellular PVC, glued and fastened so the joints stay tight.
Rotted wood repair
Soft sills, brick molds, casings and posts cut out and replaced, with the cause of the water fixed.
Aluminum trim capping
Window and door trim wrapped in custom-bent aluminum coil for a finish that never needs paint.
Rake and gable details
Built-up rakes, returns, crown and gable trim on older houses, matched to what was there.
Window sill rebuilds
Rotted sills on stucco, brick and stone walls rebuilt in PVC with flashing behind.
Our exterior trim, fascia & soffit work in photos
Every photo is from our own jobs. The label on each one says where and when it was taken.
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Newtown SquareJul 2024Trim materials compared
| Material | Rot | Paint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painted pine | Rots where water sits | Needs repainting every few years | Cheapest, fine where it stays dry |
| AZEK or other cellular PVC | Does not rot | Optional, holds paint well | Moves with heat, joints must be glued and fastened right |
| Fiber cement trim | Does not rot | Must be painted | Pairs with fiber cement siding |
| Aluminum capping | Covers wood, does not fix rot | Never | Only over solid wood, rot must be fixed first |
How a exterior trim, fascia & soffit job goes
The same five steps on a small repair or a whole house. The estimate is free and nothing starts without your signature.
- 1
Find the water
Before quoting we look for why the trim rotted: gutters, missing flashing, roof edge, caulk failure.
- 2
Cut out every soft piece
We probe until we hit solid wood. Partial patches on rot come back.
- 3
Repair what is behind
Sub-fascia, rafter tails, sheathing or sill framing replaced as needed.
- 4
Install PVC trim
Joints glued, fasteners set for expansion, back-primed where it meets wood, flashing where trim meets roof or wall.
- 5
Seal and finish
Caulk only where it belongs, nail holes filled, ready for paint or left white.
Exterior trim, fascia & soffit projects
Jobs where this work was part of the scope. Place and month on every card come from the camera.
Google review · June 2026
“They came to my home, looked over what I needed done… They were very pleasant and professional and completed the job in the time they stated.”
Perry Rosado
“I highly recommend this specialist! Very professional, reliable, and detail-oriented. Everything was completed on time and at the highest quality. I'm extremely satisfied with the results and will definitely use their services again!”
Talk to us about your exterior trim, fascia & soffit project
Tell us what is going on and send a few photos if you can. We will come and look, and give you a written price, line by line.
- Call or text
- (509) 530-8685
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Exterior trim, fascia & soffit: common questions
Does AZEK trim turn yellow?
Bright white AZEK can pick up a slight yellow or gray tone over years in strong sun, and dirt shows on it. A light wash brings most of it back, and painted PVC trim does not show it at all.
Can you just wrap rotted trim in aluminum?
We do not wrap rot. Aluminum over soft wood traps moisture and hides the problem until it reaches the framing. We cut out the rot first, then wrap or replace.
What is the difference between fascia, soffit and frieze?
Fascia is the board at the edge of the roof that the gutter hangs on. Soffit is the underside of the overhang. The frieze board runs along the top of the wall under the soffit.
Why does my fascia keep rotting?
Usually an overflowing or backward-pitched gutter, missing drip edge, or ice dams. We fix the cause along with the board.
Can PVC trim be painted?
Yes. Use a paint rated for PVC, especially in dark colors, which heat up in the sun. White PVC can also be left unpainted.
Guides on this topic
All guides- Guide
Rotted window sill: repair or replace, and how it is done right
A rotted window sill can be repaired with epoxy when the rot is small and shallow, roughly less than a tenth of the sill. Past that, the sill should be cut out and...
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Exterior window trim replacement cost: rot, PVC and aluminum capping
Replacing rotted exterior trim around one window usually costs about $250 to $1,000 in 2026 when the framing behind it is sound, and $1,000 to $2,800 or more when the...
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Soffit and fascia repair: causes, cost and how it is done right
Rotten fascia is one of the most common exterior repairs we do. It usually starts with a gutter, spreads to the soffit behind it and, if left alone, reaches the rafter...
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AZEK and PVC trim: what it is good at, what to watch for
When we replace rotten exterior trim, we usually replace it with cellular PVC trim, and AZEK is the best-known brand. It is a great material, but it has its own rules....
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