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Historic Home Window Trim
East Nashville bungalows, Germantown Victorians, and Belmont-Hillsboro Tudor cottages deserve trim that fits. We match original profiles and use materials that hold up.
- Profile matching with profile gauges and custom milling
- Epoxy consolidation of original decorative pieces
- Material blends — wood where it shows, PVC where water hits
- Sensitive paint sheens and color matching
Why historic homes need a different approach
Off-the-shelf 1x4 stock looks wrong on a Craftsman bungalow or an Italianate Victorian even if the dimensions are close. Trim proportions, profile depths, and decorative details define the character of the home. Get those wrong and the repair shows from the curb.
Neighborhoods we work in
- East Nashville — Craftsman bungalows with wide flat casings and projecting heads
- Germantown — Italianate and Victorian homes with decorative head pieces and ogee profiles
- Belmont-Hillsboro & 12 South — Craftsman, Tudor, and Colonial Revival mixes
- Inglewood & Madison — Post-war minimal traditional and ranch homes
- Belle Meade & Forest Hills — Larger Tudor Revival, Georgian, and French Provincial homes
How we match original trim
Profile gauges first
We pull a profile off an intact piece before sourcing anything. Even quarter-inch differences in depth or curve are visible once painted.
Repair before replace
Original decorative trim is often irreplaceable. Where it's possible, we consolidate damaged wood with epoxy and rebuild missing sections rather than throw the original piece away.
Smart material blends
For visible front-facade trim we lean toward matched wood. For sills, aprons, and walls that take the worst weather, PVC or composite gives us decades of life without the look giving anything away.
Period-correct finishes
Sheen and color matter. Satin or low-gloss usually reads correct for historic trim. High-gloss almost never does.
Carpenter bees, ivy, and other historic-home headaches
Older soft-wood trim is what carpenter bees prefer, and many historic homes have ivy holding moisture against the trim. We address both during repair so the work isn't undone the next season.
Working with HOAs and historic overlays
Several Nashville neighborhoods sit inside historic overlays with design review. We're happy to work within those guidelines and document what's being changed.
Other Services
Rotted Trim Repair
Repair rotted exterior window trim on Nashville-area homes. We cut out damaged wood, treat the framing, and rebuild with weather-resistant materials.
Learn more →Trim Replacement
Full exterior window trim replacement with PVC, composite, or matched wood. Built to handle Nashville humidity and storms.
Learn more →Caulking & Sealing
Re-caulking and sealing exterior window trim to stop water from getting behind your siding. Done with high-grade exterior sealant.
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