Siding Flashcards

1
Q

How many square feet will a square of siding cover?

A

100 square feet

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2
Q

How often should a panel of siding be nailed?

A

16” OC to STUD(NOT OSB!)

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3
Q

Inside corner

A

piece of vertical siding that covers cut ends where two sides meet on an inside corner

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4
Q

Outside Corner

A

Piece of vertical siding that covers cut ends where siding meets on an outside corner

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5
Q

J-Channel

A

Covers cut ends of siding around doors, windows, etc.

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6
Q

Vented Soffit

A

Allows ventilation to roof system

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7
Q

Starter strip

A

Secures first course of siding

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8
Q

F-channel

A

attaches soffit to wall

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9
Q

Describe how a siding contractor installs below window flashing

A

trims flashing to fit into joint of the row of siding below(not shaped).

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10
Q

List three special flashing details related to fiber-cement siding

A
  1. flashing each butt joint
  2. horizontal flashing
  3. kickout flashing
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11
Q

What is the stated warranty for siding to our customers?

A
Manufacturer: life of property 
transferable to 50 years 
5 year fade 
NVR:
1 year through NVR
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12
Q

list 3 safety violations encountered during siding phase

A
  1. Pump jack not nailed properly to roof
  2. no fall protection on pump jacks
  3. ladder not 3 courses above roof
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