Important Siding Terms Homeowners Should Know
New siding can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your home. If it’s your first time investing in this upgrade then you’ll want to learn more about it. This means brushing up on some of the common siding terms your choice of contractor will probably use.
- Batten: This refers to the strip of wood sealing the joints in wood siding.
- Backerboard: Used on the home façade, the backerboard is a flat material that provides an even surface for the installation of siding material.
- Channel: The channel refers to the accessory trim or corner post where the siding or soffit panels are inserted.
- Course: This means the row of panels running the length of your home, whether from top to bottom or from one side to the other.
- Drip cap: Also called “head flashing”, the drip cap is an accessory that’s usually installed on vertical siding. It helps direct water from the panels, ensuring it won’t infiltrate the underside of the material.
- Face nailing: This refers to a process of installing panels by putting nails through the “face” of the siding, making the material more susceptible to damage and water infiltration. This method also exposes the nails instead of hiding them, compromising the neat and seamless look of the siding panels.
- Scoring: This is when the siding panel is cut lightly so that it snaps cleanly in two when bent.
- Shadow line: This refers to the aesthetic effect created by siding panels when they’re exposed to a light source. Shadow lines in siding help give your home exterior more depth by creating this sort of three-dimensional (3D), high-definition look.
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