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Most types of siding are relatively easy to install. If you own a miter saw, you'll find it easy to make square cuts on most types of horizontal siding. Fastening is seldom difficult; the main challenge is finding the studs to nail to (unless your house has plywood or OSB sheathing). A successful siding job mainly requires careful layout and observance of a few simple guidelines as you work. Our how-tos provide you with all of this informationand moreso you can successfully side your home. We'll help you pick up a few key habits, then introduce a variety of siding options, such as wood, vinyl, and panel.
Lay out the job when applying horizontal siding to avoid odd slivers of material above doors and above or below windows. Siding should progress up the wall with an even exposure, and courses should line up when they meet at a corner. For layout, the story pole is indispensable. It's a tool that will help you anticipate problem areas and figure out workable solutions. Often solving one problem will introduce another, forcing a compromise. Generally you should take the solution that looks best on the most visible side of the house.
Similar principles hold true for vertical siding like board-and-batten or tongue-and-groovethin bits of siding look bad and are difficult to cut. Panel siding should be planned so joints hit studs and to avoid narrow pieces at the ends of walls.
Allow plenty of time for laying out the job; it will save you problems later on and result in a job that looks great.
A hallmark of an amateur siding job is horizontal siding that dips and rises with each coursea sign that someone wasn't checking for level. Similarly, vertical siding must be checked for plumb. It is good to do this not only as you hold the piece in place but also after you've begun applying it. Siding can slip as you apply those first few fasteners.
Sealing the edges of unprimed siding can be awkwardit is no fun reaching for the paintbrush after every cutbut rest assured you are saving yourself headaches down the road.
And drill those pilot holes. You've invested in good material; don't mess it up with cracks and splits.
If you're going for a classic exterior, look no further than horizontal wood lap siding. This durable choice doesn't require a professional, either. With a little how-to knowledge, any determined homeowner can install wood lap siding themselves. Our thorough tutorial shows you exactly how to get the job done.
Fiber-cement lap siding provides a natural, wood-like look, and it isn't prone to water, rot, or insect damage. This hardy material comes in 12-foot lengths with a variety of different widths. Installing fiber-cement lap siding is no more difficult to install than wood siding, and we'll walk you through the entire process.
Easy to install, tongue-and-groove siding is a smart choice for many region-specific projects. The siding fits together by means of tongues and grooves (hence the name) that over- and underlap one another. However, the overlap provides less protection from the elements than other types of siding, so make sure tongue-and-groove is suitable for your region before getting started.
Compared to other sidings, vinyl is one of the easiest to install. It cuts easily, can be put up quickly, and requires no painting. Though the installation process is simple, prepping for the job requires more effort. Our expert guide gives you all the info you need to install vinyl siding on your home.
Amp up curb appeal with shingles on the front and sides of your home. This textured, rustic look will set your home apart from the neighbors. Plus, with three layers of shingles, your home will receive optimal protection from the elements. Learn how to prep your home and install siding shingles with our how-to.
Shingle panels are shingles attached to a piece of plywood or backerboard and then installed. Installing the panels takes roughly a day, depending on the size of your house, but the end result will last for years. Installation is easy, and we'll show you how to do it in just four steps.
Need a budget-friendly siding option? Panel siding is perfect for smaller structures like a shed, but can also be used to side a home. The trick is to be extra careful when installing, and to choose your panels and fasteners carefully. Our how-to shows you the entire 21-step process.
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How to Install Vinyl & Aluminum SidingHow to Install Vinyl & Aluminum Siding
Expert advice and diagrams on how to install vinyl and aluminum exterior siding, including tips on tools, fasteners and replacing vinyl siding and trim.
Vinyl Siding Diagram
Vinyl and aluminum sidings come in a variety of panel sizes, for installing horizontally or vertically, and are merchandised as complete systems including all the necessary parts and pieces. Because they are lightweight materials, unlike steel, an experienced do-it-yourselfer with the proper tools can reasonably undertake an aluminum or vinyl siding project.
A vinyl siding system consists of various trim pieces, such as J-channels, corner posts, and other trim pieces. All of these are installed first, and then the siding panels themselves are installed. The panels are mounted from the bottom up, in an overlapping manner and with their edges contained by the various trim pieces.
Please see more about siding system components in the article, Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Buying Guide.
Carpentry tools for installing vinyl or aluminum siding include a circular saw, square, tape measure, hammer, and goggles.
If youre planning a do-it-yourself installation of vinyl siding, youll need to buy materials and gather the necessary tools. For a complete discussion of the siding, channels, and other accessories youll need, see Vinyl Siding Buying Guide.
Some of the tools required are relatively common, but others are specially made for the task. The latter are generally available where you buy the siding. Here is a look at what you will need.
Common hand tools such as a hammer, fine-tooth saw, square, chalk line, level, and rule are needed for proper installation. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.
Simple cuts in vinyl siding can be made with a utility knife, scoring tool, or tin snips.
Because of the vinyl is relatively soft and thin, it is easy to cut, trim, and score the material with a utility knife or scoring tool. A good-quality pair of tin snips or compound-leverage aviation-type snips will speed the cutting and shaping of the vinyl and can be especially helpful for cutting curves.
Radial-arm saw, fitted with a vinyl-cutting blade, is excellent for crosscuts, and can be turned for ripping lengthwise.
A bench or radial-arm power saw can speed the cutting and installation of vinyl siding. Your best bet is to buy a saw blade that is made for the purpose of cutting this siding. As an alternative, a fine-tooth blade with 12 to 16 teeth per inch can be usedit should be mounted on the saw in the reverse of its normal direction. Never use it this way on other materials such as aluminum, wood, or plywood.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when cutting siding with a saw.
In extremely cold weather, move the saw through the material slowly. Some applicators prefer a hand-held power circular saw, but it can be difficult to execute straight cuts with one of these.
From the top down: snap-lock punch, nail-hole punch, and unlocking tool.
A snap-lock punch, available from a siding dealer, is used to punch ears or lugs in the cut edges of siding to be used for the top or finishing course. The punched edge will engage and lock in the installed under-sill trim or finish trim. If it is necessary to nail the cut edge of a panel, use a nail-hole punch to make the required hole, which is elongated to allow for expansion and contraction.
To remove or replace a siding panel, use an unlocking tool. Insert the curved end of the tool under the end of the panel and hook it onto the back lip of the butt lock. To disengage the lock, pull downward and slide the tool along the length of the panel. Use in the same manner to install a panel.
Vinyl and aluminum siding can be fastened with hammer and nails or by using a power nailer or stapler. For more about the latter, see Power-Nailing & Stapling Vinyl Siding.
Nails for aluminum and vinyl siding differ slightly:
Nails for Vinyl Siding
For vinyl siding, use aluminum, galvanized steel, or other corrosion-resistant nails. Nail in the center of the slot. Space nails a maximum of 16 inches for horizontal siding, 12 inches for vertical, and 6 to 12 inches for accessories.
Select only corrosion-resistant nails that are long enough to allow for 3/4-inch penetration into a solid, nailable surface. Length is typically 1 1/2 inch for general use, 2 inches for residing, and a minimum of 2 1/2 inches for going through siding with backerboard. For trim, 1 to 1 -inch nails are typical. Nail heads should be, at minimum, 5/16 inch in diameter and shanks should be 1/8 inch in diameter.
Be sure the nails hold the panels securely. The panels should float on the nails to provide for expansion and contraction. Do not nail panels at an angle; this can pull the siding up or down. Nail into studs where possible (check the manufacturers recommendations if your wall studs are 24 inches on center).
For more about nailing, see How to Nail Vinyl Siding.
For aluminum siding, only use aluminum nails. The nails should have 1/8-inch shanks, heads at least 5/16 inch in diameter, and be able to penetrate backing by at least 3/4 inch. In general, 4d (1 1/2-inch) nails will do the job. When nailing aluminum panels, place the nails in the middle of the nailing slots and do not drive them in all the way. Siding panels should hang from the nails, not be nailed fast.
Backerboard for Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is a relatively thin, flexible material and, as such, should be applied over a smooth, flat surface of wall sheathing or backerboard that is securely nailed to wall framing. Weather-resistant sheathing in a minimum thickness of inch is recommended. Backerboard can be used instead, but, if it is, the following specifications are recommended:
The bottom of the backerboard should rest on top of the nail rail of the preceding course (see siding installation).
The top of the backerboard should be even with the top of the siding panel so that the nails or staples pass through the backerboard.
Do not force the backer down into the butt of the siding panel.
Some manufacturers of vinyl siding do not recommend using drop-in backerboard with certain vinyl siding configurations. Consult your manufacturer for specific recommendations.
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How much does it cost to install metal siding?
Metal siding was a standard of older homes and the new version of this home element has been updated for both style and quality. Today's metal siding options are customizable and durable, all while being budget-friendly. The two most common types of metal siding are steel and aluminum. Both are durable, similarly priced, and long lasting, but aluminum is the more popular option as it is easier to find and comes in more style and color options.
With proper installation, new metal siding can last up to 50 years. Siding installations can be complicated for most homeowners and difficult to complete as a DIY project, since metal siding can be heavy and difficult to cut.
The cost to install metal siding is affected by the size of the house, material, the expertise of the siding company and their labor cost. The example cost of a siding installation for a 12'x16' home addition is used in this cost breakdown.
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Few building materials have the natural charm and beauty of wood clapboard and shingle siding. Prized for its warmth and workability, wood siding is the choice for a premium renovation project.
Wood siding comes in many species and grades. What you choose usually depends on how you plan to finish the siding. Using a clear sealer or semi-transparent stain highlights the grain, but you'll need to select more expensive grades of wood that are free of knots and other blemishes. Choose less-expensive grades for use with paint or opaque stains.
With dedicated maintenance, wood can last generations. Clear finishes should be reapplied every two years; semi-transparent stains every three years; and paints every five years. That kind of diligence adds up a complete refinishing job is $2,000 to $5,000.
Upside: Wood is easy to cut and shape, and can be installed by reasonably skilled DIYers. It's a great-looking material prized by architects, designers and homeowners for its natural beauty.
Downside: Better grades of wood can be pricey. Diligent maintenance adds to the overall cost. Retrofitting with wood siding requires removing existing siding materials.
Green meter: Wood siding is considered a highly sustainable material that breaks down easily in landfills. The best grades are made from old-growth timber. To relieve the pressure on old-growth forests, choose wood siding that's certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as being harvested from sustainable forests.
Cost: Clapboard siding: $5to $8 per square foot, installed. Expect to pay $14,000 to $23,000 to have wood siding professionally installed on an average two-story house.
Cost: Shingle siding: $6to $9 per square foot, installed.
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As with most things in home improvement, the proper installation is critical to the performance and look of vinyl siding. Vinyl siding installation should be done by professional experts with the proper materials.
The Vinyl Siding Institute highly recommends that you have VSI Certified Installers to do your vinyl siding installation. A VSI Certified Installers are required to have a minimum of one year experience installing vinyl siding, successfully pass a required course and written exam. Joyce Factory Direct is proud to install your house vinyl siding with VSI Certified Installers.
Energy costs have been on a steady rise since we can remember. One of the best features of vinyl siding is one that cant be seen, a Dow housewrap system. This is just as it sounds, a blanket of installation to wrap your home in comfort. A housewrap can lower your energy bills by as much as 40%, saving you money and making your family more comfortable in the bitter cold Northern Ohio winters.
If you have ever attempted any home improvement project, you know that the key to getting it done correctly is the proper equipment and experience. As VSI Certified Installers you know that we have the experience. With experience, comes the knowledge of the proper equipment that is necessary to get the job done quickly and professionally.
Schedule your free estimate with the vinyl siding experts from Joyce Factory Direct. Either give us a call 866.535.2900 or fill out our online form today!
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Advanced Home Exteriors is your siding specialist in Richmond and the Tri Cities area. New siding gives you the piece of mind and protection knowing that you not only added strength, beauty, and durability to your home, but also a low maintenance and reliable product. Let our experts work with you to improve the look and energy efficiency of your home with new siding. We proudly offer vinyl and Hardie Plank siding.
From start to finish, you'll receive only the best customer service from us. We'll remain in close contact with you until all steps of the project are taken care of while providing informative answers to any questions you have. For each job we use premium materials, and if you need a replacement, we can help you select an option that suits your taste and budget.
Advanced Home Exteriors is a choice you can rely on to treat your home in the Richmond and Tri Cities area with care and respect. When you need to enlist the help of a trustworthy siding contractor that has the expertise and experience as well as affordable rates give us a call. We promise you'll be pleased!
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Mount Ephraim, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/06/2017 -- Homeowners interested in changing the color of their home at an affordable rate are relying on New Window Factory Sales, Inc. to install vinyl siding on their homes. Vinyl siding in South Jersey offers improved protection for the home with little upkeep, and last for more than triple the amount of time as paint.
Residents who want to change the color of their home, for the most part, have two options to choose from: installing new siding or investing in a new coat of paint. At first glance, many homeowners assume that paint will be a less expensive option. While this may be true in regards to short-term costs, paint usually ends up being significantly more expensive than siding in the long run.
The best professional paint job lasts an average of eight years before it will begin to chip and fade; at this point, homeowners will have to reinvest in their paint again to keep their home looking presentable. On the other hand, vinyl siding will cost more upon installation but will last anywhere from 20 to 50 years according to manufacturer's claims. This means that even the best painting job will last less than half of the time as vinyl siding, along with requiring more maintenance as well.
Residents who are interested in learning more about vinyl siding and windows in South Jersey are encouraged to call New Window Factory Sales, Inc. at 856-546-1120 for a free quote or visit them online at http://newwindowfactory.com for more information.
About New Window Factory Sales, Inc.New Window Factory Sales, Inc. is a custom window manufacturer based out of Mount Ephraim, New Jersey on the Black Horse Pike. Their teams of experts have decades of experience in the fields of custom window building and installation, as well as expertise in a wide variety of exterior renovation options like siding and doors. They can be reached by phone at 856-389-4143. Interested parties can also reach them via e-mail or by filling out a contact form on their website.
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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/06/2017 -- Homeowners looking to repair their home's roof before the brute of hurricane season are relying on C.R. Thompson Roofing, one of the most-trusted roofers in Doylestown, PA since 1909. The local community has counted on C.R. Thompson Roofing to help make sure their home is ready to withstand any weather, whether it's a simple repair, or a complete new installation. The company's industry leading roofers are experienced in roofing, siding, copper restoration, and so much more.
While many parts of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country have already seen the devastating effects of this year's hurricane season, experts predict that rainfall counts are expected to drastically increase as summer comes to a close. The standard hurricane season, which began in June, and ends in November, leaves residents with plenty of time to schedule any roof repair or maintenance before winter comes.
Homeowners are advised to inspect their roofs to see if they are in good condition to survive severe weather. Any leaking or missing roof shingles in Philadelphia can cause more permanent and financially devastating damage to the home. C.R. Thompson Roofing also advises residents to have their gutters inspected, as overflowing can cause exterior damage.
C.R. Thompson Roofing provides Pennsylvania residents with affordable and professional options for roofing repairs and replacements. Those interested in learning more about this C.R. Thompson's services, or scheduling an appointment, are encouraged to visit them online at https://www.crthompsonroofing.com/.
About C.R. Thompson RoofingC.R. Thompson Roofing is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based roofing company that serves home and commercial property owners in and around Philadelphia and South Jersey. The company can install and repair shingle roofs, slate roofs, rubber roofs, and many others. C.R. Thompson Roofing not only offers roofing services but can also install and repair siding and windows, perform brick pointing, clean gutters, and much more.
To learn more about this top-rated, family-owned and operated roofing company located in Philadelphia, please visit http://www.crthompsonroofing.com/.
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Mount Ephraim, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/05/2017 -- Residents looking to improve the look of their home and make their household more manageable are turning to New Window Factory Sales, Inc. for all of their vinyl siding needs in South Jersey. Vinyl siding has gained popularity in recent years thanks to its accommodating number of design choices, low-maintenance constitution, and resistance to fading and damage.
For homeowners that are fed up with dented aluminum and stained wooden siding, vinyl is a home-exterior blessing. Vinyl siding in Philadelphia offers a low-maintenance solution to traditional exterior materials because it doesn't require a significant amount of upkeep; homeowners can easily spray down the material during pollen season and remove environmental stains in the blink of an eye, due to a protective layer that many other siding materials do not have. Vinyl siding is the best option for homeowners who aren't interested in investing massive amounts of time and money into their siding.
In addition to being super low-maintenance, vinyl siding can also change the look and dynamic of an older home. The material comes in nearly every color imaginable, and newer designs allow homeowners to manipulate the texture and shape of the siding as well. One of the most popular choices at the moment is the scallop style, meant to imitate the look of the classic Victorian style.
Those interested in learning more about New Window Factory Sales, Inc., and what vinyl siding can do for their home, please visit the company's website today to schedule an appointment http://newwindowfactory.com/.
About New Window Factory Sales, Inc.New Window Factory Sales, Inc. is a custom window manufacturer based out of Mount Ephraim, New Jersey on the Black Horse Pike. Their teams of experts have decades of experience in the fields of custom window building and installation, as well as expertise in a wide variety of exterior renovation options like siding and doors. They can be reached by phone at 856-389-4143. Interested parties can also reach them via e-mail or by filling out a contact form on their website.
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ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) Built in 1842, East Attleborough Academy on Sanford Street in Attleboro is one of the oldest buildings in the city and probably the oldest the city owns.
For the last 16 years a group of dedicated volunteers, members of the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society, have been slowly and painstakingly restoring it.
Just last week the exterior of the former school building, which at one time also housed some city offices, was painted.
And like most of the work that takes place on the aging structure, which has been moved three times in its 175-year-life, the job was done through the good will and financial help of a local business.
AH Painting out of North Attleboro donated "a sizable" portion of the job, society member Betty Fuller said.
"We were so pleased to get that," she said.
Member Dick Potter said the colors, shades of blue and beige, are close to what the originals are thought to have been.
The building, he said, looks better than it has in decades.
"We've gotten an awful lot of compliments," Potter said.
Potter, a retired engineer, acts as the "clerk of the works" for the improvements that have been underway since the city leased the historic structure to the society 16 years ago for $1 a year.
The new paint is just frosting on the cake.
It took a lot of work and a lot of generous people to get the building to the point at which it could be painted.
Projects that preceded the paint job were a new roof, new wood siding, new porch decking, new granite steps and steel railings, and wheelchair ramp.
The interior got work, too. It has a new heating and fire alarm systems.
With the exterior complete, the focus will now be on the interior.
Members hope that one day in the not too distant future, it will serve as the society's meeting room and display area and look every bit as appealing as the exterior, but some serious structural issues have to be addressed first.
The main one is a sagging first floor.
Gary Demers, a society member, local historian and the owner of Demers Bros. Trucking, is the main driver in installing steel beams and posts that will secure the floor for decades to come.
Like others before him, Demers is donating much of the material and labor.
With estimates for the work at around $60,000, way more than the society can afford, Demers decided his company, which specializes in moving heavy material, could do the job itself.
Concrete footings have already been poured. Installation of the posts and beams comes next.
The new support system was designed professionally by local architect Steve Nelson who donated his expertise.
"When we're done we won't be concerned that the floor will collapse," Demers said. "It may be time consuming, but we're not doing it twice and we're not wasting a dime."
Demers said once the floor is fixed, it will be time to finish the interior which is a matter of installing wiring, plumbing and walls, all of which will go fast if the society can raise the cash.
"Then it's just a matter of money," he said.
Potter said it's a day to which he looks forward.
"I hope I live long enough to see it," he said. "It's a good old building."
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