Spring is the time to inspect your home's exterior trim for possible damage from recent rain and snow, which can lead to problems such as wood rot and mold growth. At the same time, almost all areas of the U.S. have mild to heavy termite infestations.
Termites eat 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and cause more damage to U.S. homes than fire, floods and storms combined. In fact, a survey by the National Pest Management Association indicated about one in 10 homeowners (12 percent) has noticed termites in their neighborhood.
In the spring, homeowners should inspect exterior trim along rooflines, windows and doors and any areas that are prone to excessive moisture or come in contact with soil. A few warning signs of potential problems include cracked, peeling or blistering paint, green algae and spongy or soft wood.
If the trim is damaged beyond repair, replacement is the only solution. One option that has become a preferred choice among homebuilders and remodelers is a treated exterior composite trim called MiraTEC. This engineered wood trim is ideal for nonstructural applications, such as roofline fascia, window and door trim, corner posts and porch trim.
MiraTEC is made with phenolic resins that are extremely durable and provide excellent moisture and temperature resistance. It is treated with zinc borate, an EPA-registered wood preservative that controls the growth of rot, while also helping to protect against damage caused by wood-boring insects, including subterranean termites.
Factory primed on four sides with a mildew-resistant primer, MiraTEC is easy to paint, and it looks and handles like wood. It offers the long-term performance benefits of PVC and cement fiber, yet costs half as much and is not prone to issues like thermal expansion, which may occur with PVC. It also is backed by a 30-year warranty that covers hail damage, delamination, decomposition due to fungal growth, splitting, cracking and buckling.
Whether you are repairing or remodeling an existing home or planning to build a new one, ask your local contractor or building products retailer about installing MiraTEC trim. For more information, call (800) 255-0785 or visit www.miratectrim.com. - NU |
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