Happy Endings
The curved cornice has nothing behind it. Only the top and bottom are attached to anything. This made filling the gap a seemingly impossible job, as there was no there there to attach anything to. There was just the thin edge of metal.
After some pondering, I realized spray foam would do the trick. It would attach to the thin tin edge, but more importantly, it would ooze BEHIND the metal and attach, and attach to the wood wall.
After the foam dried, I carefully shaved it smooth with an extra sharp knife, and then, because the foam is porous, I used exterior caulk as a sealant over the foam. I was extra fussy with this step.
The results thrill me.
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Damn nice job, Ross.
Oh that nagging voice! I know it well.
What a beautiful job! Well done!
Nicely done!
Your attention to detail is amazing! It all looks brand new! G:-)
I have er… “selective” OCD. That little gap would have nagged at me incessantly. You are the absolute right person for The Cross House.
Looks really good.
But now you got me looking at the round trim on the window under the cornice (resolution on your pictures is way too good). Is that damaged? Because it looks like a real mother to replace what with being curved and married to the clapboards
That is not damage. Just different colors after being grinded. It looks great today!