Keep Water Out by Fixing Damaged Trim

When the trim around your windows, doors, or roofline starts to rot, crack, or pull away from the wall, it creates openings where water can reach the framing and sheathing. In Barnhart, where rain and humidity are common and wood trim is exposed to moisture year-round, damaged trim often leads to bigger problems like rotted sills, mold behind siding, and drafts that raise your heating and cooling costs.

McCoy's Exteriors repairs and replaces exterior trim to restore protection and maintain a clean, finished look on your home. We remove rotted or damaged sections, treat the underlying wood if needed, and install new trim that fits tight and sheds water properly. Every piece is primed, painted, and sealed to prevent moisture from getting in and causing the same issue again.

If you've noticed peeling paint, soft spots, or gaps around your trim in Barnhart, contact McCoy's Exteriors to have it inspected and repaired.

We start by removing the damaged trim and checking the wood behind it for rot or water staining. In Barnhart, we often find that trim around windows and door frames has been wicking water for months or years, so we dry out the area, treat it with a wood preservative, and replace any rotted framing before installing new trim. New boards are cut to fit, fastened with stainless screws or galvanized nails, and caulked at every joint to keep water from seeping through.

After the trim is replaced, you'll see straight, smooth boards with tight seams and no gaps where light or air can pass through. Paint will be even and free of bubbles or peeling, and water will bead up and run off instead of soaking into the wood. Drafts around windows and doors will stop, and the wall behind the trim will stay dry even during heavy rain.

We use primed pine or cellular PVC depending on where the trim is located and how much moisture exposure it gets. PVC costs more but doesn't rot, so it lasts longer in areas that stay damp or don't get much sun. We also handle fascia boards, corner trim, and rake boards along the roofline, which are common areas for water damage. If the trim is painted, we'll prime and coat the new pieces to match the existing finish as closely as possible.

Most homeowners want to know why trim rots in the first place, how long repairs take, and whether the problem will come back. These answers address the practical concerns that come up before we start work.

If your exterior trim is cracked, rotted, or pulling away from your Barnhart home, McCoy's Exteriors will remove the damaged sections, fix what's underneath, and install new trim that lasts. Get in touch to schedule an inspection.