What does an exterior detail include?

An exterior detail includes all the small and large elements and finishes on the outside of a building, house, or car that contribute to its appearance, function, and character. For a house, exterior detail includes siding material like brick, stone, vinyl, or wood, trim around windows and doors, shutters, columns, porch railings, eaves, soffits, fascia, gutters, downspouts, roofing material and style, chimney, foundation, front door design and hardware, window styles and grids, garage door, exterior lighting fixtures, house numbers, and landscaping elements like pathways and fencing. For example, craftsman exterior detail includes tapered columns, exposed rafters, and stone accents. For a car, exterior detail includes paint color and finish, body lines, grille design, headlight and taillight shape, mirrors, door handles, wheels, tires, chrome or black trim, spoilers, and badges. In car detailing, exterior detail service includes washing, clay bar, polishing, waxing, cleaning wheels and tires, and restoring trim. So exterior detail means the specific design elements and finishes on outside that define style and quality, from major materials to small decorative accents, that together create curb appeal and outward look.