Get Creative Outdoors with Azek

by Tim Layton

in carpentry,Exteriors,Trim and Moldings


Have you ever heard of Azek?

If you plan to do any outdoor projects this spring, you might want to look into it.

Azek is an essentially weatherproof PVC product that comes in sheets and planks.

I thought of it while looking at some materials for decks. I’ve used Azek on some docks and decks in the past.

ScreenHunter 09 Apr. 23 15Some of the potential uses are really pretty incredible. I’ve used Azek for exterior trim, exterior beadboard ceilings, and for framing trellises and pergolas. If you stick with the colors it comes in, you don’t even have to paint it. The color goes all the way through so even your cuts are finished.

ScreenHunter 05 Apr. 23 15

Something like these curved pieces can be made easily out of a sheet of Azek.

When you’re working with something that is impervious to weather and bugs, plus has color all the way though, you can get crazy with your ideas:

ScreenHunter 06 Apr. 23 15

How cool is that?

Beadboard

We talk about beadboard a lot. Usually we’re discussing the wooden kind that you’re going to have to paint, but if you’re working outside, the Azek Beadboard might be worth the extra cost, which is pretty substantial.

ScreenHunter 07 Apr. 23 15

Even for indoor areas that might get wet, such as a kitchen wall splash, Azek works great!

ScreenHunter 08 Apr. 23 15

Remember… no need to paint. That’s a huge plus.

You can get Azek at most building supply centers. They have a dealer locator on the website.

If you do a project with it, be sure to let me know how it worked for you!

~ RG

Related posts:

Article by Tim Layton

Tim Layton, aka Remodeling Guy, worked his first full week on a construction site at age 11. Learning the ropes from his grandfather, he became a licensed contractor in Florida at age 19, which remained his profession for twenty years.

Tim got involved in blogging in 2009 and now focuses much of his energy on encouraging and inspiring people to dream big remodeling dreams here at RemodelingGuy.net, and as a writer for various publications in both online and traditional media.

Tim also helps his wife, Kim, with an inspiring and growing online community at her site, EverythingEtsy.com.

Tim and Kim split their time between their hometown of Tampa, Florida and the historic harborside town of Punta Gorda, FL. They have been married for 21 years and have two awesome sons.

Follow Tim on Twitter: @RemodelingGuy

{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }

1 Cheryl December 7, 2009 at 9:50 am

RM,
Thanks for the tip. I have never heard of this product before. I would love something like this in our master bath or as a backsplash in our kitchen. The hubs and I will have to check it out next time we are at the local home store. Is it pretty reasonably priced?

Leave a Comment

Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting.

{ 1 trackback }

Previous post:

Next post:

Use of this site constitutes agreement with the SAFETY DISCLAIMER!