Siding terms, defined
Plain definitions of the siding words that come up on estimates, inspections and supplier calls, written for siding contractors. Each term says where it matters on the job and links the Koira calculator, cost guide or template that goes with it.
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SidingFiber cement sidingFiber cement siding is made of cement, sand and wood fibers pressed into planks, panels and trim.Shared with RoofingFlashingFlashing is thin sheet metal or membrane worked into a roof or wall wherever the surface is broken: at walls, chimneys, valleys, skylights and pipes.Shared with DecksFlashing tapeFlashing tape is a self-adhering membrane used to seal around windows and doors, over ledgers and on top of deck joists to keep water out of the wood.Shared with CarpentryFurring stripFurring strips are thin strips of wood or metal fastened to a wall, ceiling or masonry to create a flat, spaced surface for drywall, paneling or siding.
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Shared with Windows and DoorsSill pan flashingSill pan flashing is a formed or taped pan under a window or door opening that catches water that gets past the unit and sends it outside.Shared with RoofingSoffitSoffit is the finished underside of the roof overhang, between the fascia and the wall.Shared with RoofingStarter stripA starter strip is the first course of shingles, laid along the eaves and often the rakes, with its sealant line at the edge.Shared with Masonry and HardscapeStone veneerStone veneer is a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone attached to a wall, either anchored with ties or adhered with mortar over lath.SidingStuccoStucco is a cement plaster applied in coats over lath or masonry to make a hard exterior wall finish.
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