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Siding Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three siding layers

A

sheathing
house wrap
siding

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2
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Which layer of siding is closest to the interior wall

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sheathign

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3
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What is the sheathing used for

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insulation or structure

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4
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What are some common materials used for sheathing

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plywood
wafer-board
OSB
or wooden boards in old houses

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5
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Where is the House wrap located

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between the sheathing and siding

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6
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What is the purpose of house wrap

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being a weather resistant barrier

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7
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What is house wrap made of

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asphalt treated paper
fiberglass
Synthetic material (Tyvek)

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8
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When do you usually replace house wrap

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when your replacing or adding sheathing to the house

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9
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What is the most common type of siding

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wood

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10
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What are some other types of siding

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Aluminum
Vinyl
cement composite
Brick and stone (masonry)

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11
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What are the pros and cons of aluminum siding

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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

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12
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What are the pros and cons of Vinyl siding

A 
low cost 
low maintenance
easy to install 
prone to cracks and fading 
expensive paint 
can break in extreme heat
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13
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What type of residing is good for vinyl

A

lower to mid ranged houses

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14
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What is a trick contractors use to replace faded siding

A

they take other siding around the house and install the new siding in a less noticeable place

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15
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What are the pros and cons of cement composite

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very durable 
low maintenance
considered green 
can emulate natural wood
relatively expensive
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16
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What is cement composite great for replacing

A

damaged areas of wood siding

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17
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What type of house is cement composite great for

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mid to high range

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18
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What are the pros and cons of masonry

A

classy look

expensive

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19
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What differentiates brick veneer from structural brick

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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

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20
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What will you likely need when working on structural brick

A

a review from a structural engineer

21
Q

Who usually replaces siding

A

Siding contractors
good carpenters
masons

22
Q

Who can you use to help the siding look good

A

a designer

23
Q

What are siding replacement jobs measured in

A

per square except for small jobs then its SF and time

24
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Who usually provides the materials

A

the contractor

25
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Why does the contractor usually provide the siding materials

A

because transportation of the siding can be difficult

26
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What are some things to inspect when looking at the siding

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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

27
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What is the life expectancy for siding

A 
Wood- 20-30 years
Aluminum- 20-30
Vinyl- 20-40
Cement Composite- 40+
Masonry- 100+
28
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What is a usually maintenance task for siding

A

pressure washing

29
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Why is pressure washing useful

A

over time siding can accumulate dirt, algae and mold which pressure washing can get rid of

30
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What type of siding is pressure washing especially useful fo r

A

vinyl and alluminum

31
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When dealing with newer homes, what is a good task to do before deciding to replace siding

A

pressure wash it

32
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When major siding replacement, make sure to factor in

A

the cost of removing and disposing of old siding

33
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Contractors that are repairing siding should also have the knowledge to replace

A

house wrap and sheathing

34
Q

For small siding repairs, who might be able to do it for a cheaper price

A

painters or carpenters

35
Q

What are ways to make sure your painters or carpenters are qualified to do small siding repairs

A

Develop solid interviewing

check to see reviews of them doing siding repairs from past clients

36
Q

You may want to consider residing the entire house when

A

if the repairs don’t measure up to the surrounding competing properties
if there is a large amount of repairs

37
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What is a benefit to residing the entire house

A

its a great selling point

improves curb appeal

38
Q

How much does pressure washing cost

A

200-500 for the whole house

39
Q

How much does siding removal cost

A

50-100 per square

40
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How much does sheathing replacemnet cost

A

40-50 per sheet

41
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What is the typical low to mid end house sheathing

A

OSB or plywood

42
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What is the typical size of sheet for sheathing

A

4’ X 8’

43
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What are the typical material prices for sheathing

A

.35-.50 per square

44
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What does it cost to replace house wrap for the entire house

A

300-600

45
Q

How much is it to patch siding

A

3-6 per SF

46
Q

What can increase the prices for all of them

A

difficult areas of the house
temperature
choosing material uncommon to the area

47
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How much does it cost to replace siding

A 
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
48
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How do you pay for large jobs

A

Generally you pay for the materials upfront, then pay the rest at completion

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