Victorian House Roof Trim

Also called vergeboard or gableboard.

Victorian house roof trim.

I construct each piece from high grade 3 4 inch thick pine shipped sealed and primed ready to paint. The 12 12 roof pitch is also known as a square pitch roof since a 90 degree angle is formed at the peak of such roofs. Vintage woodworks produces traditional wood trim for porches verandas front porch additions country porch designs and back porches plus wood screen doors railings and more since 1978. Adding decorative roof trim exterior house trim or fretworks can make your home as unique as you are.

The groove cut into the underside of a windowsill that prevents rainwater from reaching the wall. We show you ideas for spandrels brackets gable decorations running trim and more. The victorian woodshop victorian gingerbread home exterior products. A board attached to the edge of a gable roof.

Complex roof lines became the rage as architects worked to create designs that would pull the eye to the top of the house. The drawing at left shows our three square bracket in a dormer. Porch brackets arch and span brackets. If you are looking for exterior trim ideas victorian homes make lovely use of colorful outdoor trim.

As this trim is installed exposed into the full sun and weather. Bargeboard is exterior house trim usually ornately carved that is attached along the roof line of a gable. Carved brackets at the eaves were common. Ornate trim work around the porches included gingerbread cutouts and spindle work.

This is because wood is susceptible to rot insect problems and damage. Originally this victorian wood trim also called vergeboard or verge board verge being the end or edge of a thing was used to hide the ends of rafters. Victorian roof trim roof trim available in various heights and virtually unlimited length. Check throat illustration by harry bates.

See our extensive selection of house trim in both caribbean and victorian gingerbread styles. Use exterior house trim to create both a unique look and lots of curb appeal. Victorian gables and roof trim door window headers and more. In house styles such as gothic revival and tudor bargeboards often bear intricate carvings or colorful painted details.

Wood is cost effective and visually appealing but it is not a long lasting material. Wood roofing was used primarily for early victorian homes. Running trim gable decoration. Roof shapes became steeper in victorian homes.

It hangs from the projecting end of a gable roof.