Siding

Question 1

How many square feet will a square of siding cover?

Answer 1

100 square feet

Question 2

How often should a panel of siding be nailed?

Answer 2

16” OC to STUD(NOT OSB!)

Question 3

Inside corner

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Outside Corner

Answer 4

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

Question 5

J-Channel

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Vented Soffit

Answer 6

Allows ventilation to roof system

Question 7

Starter strip

Answer 7

Secures first course of siding

Question 8

F-channel

Answer 8

attaches soffit to wall

Question 9

Describe how a siding contractor installs below window flashing

Answer 9

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

Question 10

List three special flashing details related to fiber-cement siding

Answer 10

1. flashing each butt joint
2. horizontal flashing
3. kickout flashing

Question 11

What is the stated warranty for siding to our customers?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

list 3 safety violations encountered during siding phase

Answer 12

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