Now that you know more about the disadvantages of using wood as a trim material, you might realize why more builders and contractors are using materials like PVC cabinet board in building projects. Note a few additional advantages that PVC has over wood when it comes to trim work on new construction:

The cost of timber may significantly fluctuate over the years; this includes the cost of transporting non-native species of wood. On the other hand, the cost of manufacturing cellular PVC may be much more stable, so that it’s easier to predict your construction costs and quote customers an accurate price for their new construction projects while avoiding unexpected charges for wood trim pieces.
Because PVC doesn’t absorb moisture, it’s an excellent choice for use in humid areas and those with frequent rainstorms. PVC won’t pull moisture from the ground, or from concrete or other such surfaces, and won’t absorb moisture from the air; in turn, it won’t go through an expand-shrink cycle.
PVC offers termites and other insects no food or water source, so these pests are less likely to invade a home that uses cellular PVC cabinet board. It’s also difficult if not downright impossible for bedbugs, ants, and rodents to chew through PVC cabinet board to get into the home’s framework and then nest inside.
Cellular PVC is typically manufactured in a crisp white color, which can work well as trim for just about any home, no matter its style. A homeowner will then never need to repaint, stain, or coat the PVC with sealant, while the color will still stay true through the years.
Because cellular PVC cabinet board is shaped and molded for each type of piece that will be used for a construction project, there is no sawdust, wood scraps, or other construction waste generated on a build site. This lack of construction waste means no cost in having to remove excess pieces, and no money wasted on supplies that need to be trimmed down for the construction itself.
Cellular PVC cabinet board can be installed using regular woodworking tools, so a contractor doesn’t need to invest in expensive new equipment to start using this material.
Cellular PVC cabinet board is flame-retardant. This resistance to fire and heat makes it an excellent choice for any home, but especially those in areas that are prone to brushfires, wildfires, and even high heat that could cause other materials to combust. PVC cabinet board also won’t feed a house fire, if one should start inside the home.
The soft material of cellular PVC cabinet board can be milled and routed so that it can be smoothly curved and molded over round windows and other such pieces. Architects may even specific cellular PVC cabinet board be used in particular designs so that the trim fits perfectly and is a strong complement to exterior features of a home or other structure.