Siding Flashcards
How many square feet will a square of siding cover?
100 square feet
How often should a panel of siding be nailed?
16” OC to STUD(NOT OSB!)
Inside corner
piece of vertical siding that covers cut ends where two sides meet on an inside corner
Outside Corner
Piece of vertical siding that covers cut ends where siding meets on an outside corner
J-Channel
Covers cut ends of siding around doors, windows, etc.
Vented Soffit
Allows ventilation to roof system
Starter strip
Secures first course of siding
F-channel
attaches soffit to wall
Describe how a siding contractor installs below window flashing
trims flashing to fit into joint of the row of siding below(not shaped).
List three special flashing details related to fiber-cement siding
- flashing each butt joint
- horizontal flashing
- kickout flashing
What is the stated warranty for siding to our customers?
Manufacturer: life of property transferable to 50 years 5 year fade NVR: 1 year through NVR
list 3 safety violations encountered during siding phase
- Pump jack not nailed properly to roof
- no fall protection on pump jacks
- ladder not 3 courses above roof