Siding

Question 1

What are the three siding layers

Answer 1

sheathing
house wrap
siding

Question 2

Which layer of siding is closest to the interior wall

Answer 2

sheathign

Question 3

What is the sheathing used for

Answer 3

insulation or structure

Question 4

What are some common materials used for sheathing

Answer 4

plywood
wafer-board
OSB
or wooden boards in old houses

Question 5

Where is the House wrap located

Answer 5

between the sheathing and siding

Question 6

What is the purpose of house wrap

Answer 6

being a weather resistant barrier

Question 7

What is house wrap made of

Answer 7

asphalt treated paper
fiberglass
Synthetic material (Tyvek)

Question 8

When do you usually replace house wrap

Answer 8

when your replacing or adding sheathing to the house

Question 9

What is the most common type of siding

Answer 9

wood

Question 10

What are some other types of siding

Answer 10

Aluminum
Vinyl
cement composite
Brick and stone (masonry)

Question 11

What are the pros and cons of aluminum siding

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What are the pros and cons of Vinyl siding

Answer 12

low cost 
low maintenance
easy to install 
prone to cracks and fading 
expensive paint 
can break in extreme heat

Question 13

What type of residing is good for vinyl

Answer 13

lower to mid ranged houses

Question 14

What is a trick contractors use to replace faded siding

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What are the pros and cons of cement composite

Answer 15

very durable 
low maintenance
considered green 
can emulate natural wood
relatively expensive

Question 16

What is cement composite great for replacing

Answer 16

damaged areas of wood siding

Question 17

What type of house is cement composite great for

Answer 17

mid to high range

Question 18

What are the pros and cons of masonry

Answer 18

classy look

expensive

Question 19

What differentiates brick veneer from structural brick

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What will you likely need when working on structural brick

Answer 20

a review from a structural engineer

Question 21

Who usually replaces siding

Answer 21

Siding contractors
good carpenters
masons

Question 22

Who can you use to help the siding look good

Answer 22

a designer

Question 23

What are siding replacement jobs measured in

Answer 23

per square except for small jobs then its SF and time

Question 24

Who usually provides the materials

Answer 24

the contractor

Question 25

Why does the contractor usually provide the siding materials

Answer 25

because transportation of the siding can be difficult

Question 26

What are some things to inspect when looking at the siding

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What is the life expectancy for siding

Answer 27

``` Wood- 20-30 years Aluminum- 20-30 Vinyl- 20-40 Cement Composite- 40+ Masonry- 100+ ```

Question 28

What is a usually maintenance task for siding

Answer 28

pressure washing

Question 29

Why is pressure washing useful

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What type of siding is pressure washing especially useful fo r

Answer 30

vinyl and alluminum

Question 31

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

Answer 31

pressure wash it

Question 32

When major siding replacement, make sure to factor in

Answer 32

the cost of removing and disposing of old siding

Question 33

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

Answer 33

house wrap and sheathing

Question 34

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

Answer 34

painters or carpenters

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Develop solid interviewing | check to see reviews of them doing siding repairs from past clients

Question 36

You may want to consider residing the entire house when

Answer 36

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

Question 37

What is a benefit to residing the entire house

Answer 37

its a great selling point | improves curb appeal

Question 38

How much does pressure washing cost

Answer 38

200-500 for the whole house

Question 39

How much does siding removal cost

Answer 39

50-100 per square

Question 40

How much does sheathing replacemnet cost

Answer 40

40-50 per sheet

Question 41

What is the typical low to mid end house sheathing

Answer 41

OSB or plywood

Question 42

What is the typical size of sheet for sheathing

Answer 42

4' X 8'

Question 43

What are the typical material prices for sheathing

Answer 43

.35-.50 per square

Question 44

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

Answer 44

300-600

Question 45

How much is it to patch siding

Answer 45

3-6 per SF

Question 46

What can increase the prices for all of them

Answer 46

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

Question 47

How much does it cost to replace siding

Answer 47

``` 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 ```

Question 48

How do you pay for large jobs

Answer 48

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