Greenhouses, Sheds and Sun Rooms - finishing question

so, i've built my shed (self-pat on the back). i'm wondering if it's necessary to use an exterior caulk on all of the trim? i can understand the concept of moisture getting behind the trim pieces and the siding and causing mold and mildew, but there is absolutely no shade near the shed, so it would dry pretty quickly, correct? Any input is appreciated. Thanks

Without a picture or description of the type of siding used... without knowing whether the siding butts up to the trim or goes behind it, etc... not knowing the ins and outs of how you built it and all the details involved...

I'd still opt to say that you would best be advised to caulk all the edges of your trim to seal it to the siding. This is normally always done by the painter prior to painting.

Keeping moisture out in the first place will make your paint job and the material you used last longer.

Without a picture or description of the type of siding used... without knowing whether the siding butts up to the trim or goes behind it, etc... not knowing the ins and outs of how you built it and all the details involved...

I'd still opt to say that you would best be advised to caulk all the edges of your trim to seal it to the siding. This is normally always done by the painter prior to painting.

Keeping moisture out in the first place will make your paint job and the material you used last longer.

This isn't necessary with vinyl siding, right? I'm putting vinyl on mine, (xsleeper, you've seen my shed, sunset ring a bell?) I assumed you should do all that with the caulk with vinyl because it needs to have room to expand and contract.

Ah yes, the sunset. LOL Didn't know you were using vinyl siding.

So if you are using vinyl, then no- caulking would be kind of a waste of time, and could possibly detract from an otherwise clean looking install.

You've got felt on the sheathing, so you don't have to worry about the sheathing getting wet. You will want to put a drip cap over the garage door brickmould.

There might be a couple places where caulking might help make the job look better if done neatly, but you can be the judge of that once the siding is all up.

Ah yes, the sunset. LOL Didn't know you were using vinyl siding.

So if you are using vinyl, then no- caulking would be kind of a waste of time, and could possibly detract from an otherwise clean looking install.

You've got felt on the sheathing, so you don't have to worry about the sheathing getting wet. You will want to put a drip cap over the garage door brickmould.

There might be a couple places where caulking might help make the job look better if done neatly, but you can be the judge of that once the siding is all up.

Drip cap over the garage door brickmould? I've got a drip edge around the entire roof, but what do you mean by a drip cap, and brickmould. Sorry, layman here. And I'm not going to be doing a garage door style, I'm going to build a regular door for it. Was gonna do double doors, but after building it, I realized that a 4 foot door is a little slim for double doors.

By brickmould, I was referring to the wood trim you likely plan to install on the sheathing around your door opening. A drip cap is a z-flashing that prevents water from running behind any wood that is horizontal, such as over a doorway. You install the drip cap on top of the brickmould and felt paper prior to applying the j-channel and siding.

By brickmould, I was referring to the wood trim you likely plan to install on the sheathing around your door opening. A drip cap is a z-flashing that prevents water from running behind any wood that is horizontal, such as over a doorway. You install the drip cap on top of the brickmould and felt paper prior to applying the j-channel and siding.

Ah yes, I'm planning on doing all that, just didn't know all the terms!