Terms to Know Before Starting a Siding Replacement Project
You may be getting new siding because your current one is old or has extensive damage. No matter why you are replacing this part of your home, you must research and work with a reputable contractor. The more you know about your siding, the better the decisions you can make for your project.
Every homeowner should know about the following siding terms.
Backerboard
The material that provides a uniform surface for siding installation is called a backerboard. Professionals use it between the studs and the siding.
Buttlock
The lower part of the siding panel that joints into a previously installed panel is a buttlock. It’s what keeps your siding in place.
Channel
Channel is the part of the siding that lets your contractor insert another piece of siding or trim.
Course
A row of siding that runs through the span of an exterior wall is called a course. You need several courses of siding to cover your home.
Drip Cap
Also called head flashing, a drip cap is a piece of trim that diverts water from the upper area of vertical siding.
Face
The visible part of the siding is referred to as the face.
Flange
You will usually see the flange at the top of the siding. It’s where you will find mounting holes.
Furring Strip
Sometimes, contractors attach furring strips to a home’s exterior. They are used to attach the siding and flatten certain parts of the exterior walls.
Lap
A lap joint is where a panel of siding overlaps another. They conceal nails that keep the siding attached to your home’s exterior.
Profile
Profile pertains to the shape or style of the siding’s face.
Weep Holes
The bottom edge of your siding features weep holes to eliminate condensation and runoff. They keep water from entering and building up between the backerboard and siding.
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