North Bennet Street School

Dates: Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 (5 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Nick Fernandes CF '20, CA '21

Teaching Assistant: TBA

The exterior trim course will cover the installation of the water table, corner boards, frieze, soffit, fascia, and exterior window casing. The materials for this course will include readily available stock and profiles that can be procured at any general lumber yard or building center. Techniques include mitered corners and the light milling of stock for joinery and integration of siding. The course will also include a discussion of and, if time permits, the installation of clapboard and shingle siding.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions. 

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: none