Siding Flashcards
What are the three siding layers
sheathing
house wrap
siding
Which layer of siding is closest to the interior wall
sheathign
What is the sheathing used for
insulation or structure
What are some common materials used for sheathing
plywood
wafer-board
OSB
or wooden boards in old houses
Where is the House wrap located
between the sheathing and siding
What is the purpose of house wrap
being a weather resistant barrier
What is house wrap made of
asphalt treated paper
fiberglass
Synthetic material (Tyvek)
When do you usually replace house wrap
when your replacing or adding sheathing to the house
What is the most common type of siding
wood
What are some other types of siding
Aluminum
Vinyl
cement composite
Brick and stone (masonry)
What are the pros and cons of aluminum siding
It is low maintenance and durable
It is prone to denting, fading, it can be noisy in rain or wind, it can be difficult to retro fit because matching faded colors is impossible. the paint is expensive
What are the pros and cons of Vinyl siding
low cost low maintenance easy to install prone to cracks and fading expensive paint can break in extreme heat
What type of residing is good for vinyl
lower to mid ranged houses
What is a trick contractors use to replace faded siding
they take other siding around the house and install the new siding in a less noticeable place
What are the pros and cons of cement composite
very durable low maintenance considered green can emulate natural wood relatively expensive
What is cement composite great for replacing
damaged areas of wood siding
What type of house is cement composite great for
mid to high range
What are the pros and cons of masonry
classy look
expensive
What differentiates brick veneer from structural brick
brick veneer will have holes called weep holes every few feet along the bottom layer of bricks
Structural brick will have layers of bricks turned sideways called header bricks, and brick arches over windows
What will you likely need when working on structural brick
a review from a structural engineer
Who usually replaces siding
Siding contractors
good carpenters
masons
Who can you use to help the siding look good
a designer
What are siding replacement jobs measured in
per square except for small jobs then its SF and time
Who usually provides the materials
the contractor
Why does the contractor usually provide the siding materials
because transportation of the siding can be difficult
What are some things to inspect when looking at the siding
For Wood- locations where water can accumulate like above door frames, below gutters and soffits
For Vinyl- check for proper watertight house wrap behind the siding because vinyl siding is not water tight. Also look for physical damage like from hail, baseballs
For cement composite- look for improper installation, and countersunk or loose nails. These can provide an opportunity for water to get in
For masonry- look for missing mortar, and examine the area between window sills and gutters
What is the life expectancy for siding
Wood- 20-30 years Aluminum- 20-30 Vinyl- 20-40 Cement Composite- 40+ Masonry- 100+
What is a usually maintenance task for siding
pressure washing
Why is pressure washing useful
over time siding can accumulate dirt, algae and mold which pressure washing can get rid of
What type of siding is pressure washing especially useful fo r
vinyl and alluminum
When dealing with newer homes, what is a good task to do before deciding to replace siding
pressure wash it
When major siding replacement, make sure to factor in
the cost of removing and disposing of old siding
Contractors that are repairing siding should also have the knowledge to replace
house wrap and sheathing
For small siding repairs, who might be able to do it for a cheaper price
painters or carpenters
What are ways to make sure your painters or carpenters are qualified to do small siding repairs
Develop solid interviewing
check to see reviews of them doing siding repairs from past clients
You may want to consider residing the entire house when
if the repairs don’t measure up to the surrounding competing properties
if there is a large amount of repairs
What is a benefit to residing the entire house
its a great selling point
improves curb appeal
How much does pressure washing cost
200-500 for the whole house
How much does siding removal cost
50-100 per square
How much does sheathing replacemnet cost
40-50 per sheet
What is the typical low to mid end house sheathing
OSB or plywood
What is the typical size of sheet for sheathing
4’ X 8’
What are the typical material prices for sheathing
.35-.50 per square
What does it cost to replace house wrap for the entire house
300-600
How much is it to patch siding
3-6 per SF
What can increase the prices for all of them
difficult areas of the house
temperature
choosing material uncommon to the area
How much does it cost to replace siding
Wood- 400-700 per square Aluminum- 200-350 per square Vinyl- 150-350 per Square Cement board- 300-600 per square Masonry- 15-25 per SF
How do you pay for large jobs
Generally you pay for the materials upfront, then pay the rest at completion
