Installation Guide

8007 Aitken Road
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Canada, V2R 4H5
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
RealTrim Plus™ is a RealWood™ trim product designed for use in exterior applications where a textured or smooth trim
or fascia product is desired.
Applicable products: RealTrim Plus™, RealTrim™, PacificTrim™, NorthWest™, RealCorner™, RealSill™
STORAGE
RealTrim Plus™ fascia and trim must be protected from the elements at all times; preferably stored in a warehouse or
covered area. At the job site keep materials off the ground, aligned on stringers and protected from the weather until
used.
CUTTING
Use a fine-tooth hand saw or power saw with a combination blade. The cutting action of the blade should be into the
face of the material. Carbide-tipped blades are recommended.
CAULK
Caulk is required where trim and fascia abuts siding, windows, doors or other materials. Use only exterior quality caulk
that remains flexible over time. Do not use hard-setting caulk.
MACHINING
RealTrim Plus™ Fascia and Trim can be grooved or machined to provide for decorative applications. Machining depth
should not exceed 5/16 of an inch for both the 1” and 7/8” products. Machining depth should not exceed ½ of an inch
for both the 5/4 and 2” products. Routed or grooved product should not have any flat surfaces where water can
accumulate. An angle of at least 100 degrees from the vertical must be maintained to provide positive drainage and
not allow moisture to accumulate on the material. All machined product must be re-primed with a high quality exterior
oil or acrylic latex primer formulated for wood.
*1” RealTrim Plus boards typically have a wax coating on the end of the board; Woodtone recommends cutting the
ends and re-priming to ensure the paint adheres to the ends effectively. The wax is designed for temporary protection.
FASTENING REQUIREMENTS
RealTrim Plus™ Fascia and Trim is designed to be applied to structural framing, sheathing and other materials.
It can be used in conjunction with all exterior cladding materials, including: lumber, engineered wood products, vinyl,
aluminum, brick, block, concrete and stucco.
For application as fascia, RealTrim Plus™ Fascia and Trim must be double nailed and fastened at a maximum 24
inches on center. For all other applications, fasten trim 24 inches apart using a staggered nailing pattern or double nail
16 inches on center.