Decorative trims, also known in the industry by foam pop-outs or pre-cast have become very popular with homeowners and architects alike. They add beauty and a unique touch to the exterior look of any structure. They’re very popular around windows, doors and wall edges, the most popular and affordable ones are made out of foam, as they are less expensive and easier to make. The other type is pre-cast, which are made of cement and require hard to make moldings. Once installed they are coated with a coat of cement to match the brown coat of the building and eventually they are coated with the same finish coat as the rest of the house, the color however tends to be different as the rest of the building structure, this adds contrast and makes the trim stand out. In order to obtain the best looking trim and one that works with the rest of your project, and so that it doesn’t affect the timeline, is best to work with your stucco contractor. The stucco contractor may either obtain them for your, or work with the supplier directly, this way is in their hands and not yours and to minimize potential delays to your project. On the procurement side, you can either work with the contractor to include them in the total cost of the project or you can work directly with the supplier and involve the stucco contractor so that you ensure that any decision you make are the correct ones.
