AEC – 171 Light Construction Methods and Materials

1. AEC – 171 Light Construction Methods and Materials Residential Siding – Materials and Installation presented by Carter Dedolph

2. Residential Siding • Exterior Building Envelope • Siding Materials • Siding Installation AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

3. Residential Siding • Exterior Building Envelope • The exterior building envelope consists of the following components: • Exterior wall finish • Weather barrier AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

4. Residential Siding • Exterior Building Envelope • Exterior wall finish • First line of protection for a building from the elements • Includes: • Finish materials such as siding, stucco, or masonry • Trim • Windows and doors • Flashing AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

5. Residential Siding • Exterior Building Envelope • Weather barrier • Second line of protection for a building from the elements • 15 lb building paper (building felt) is the traditional material • Housewarp which is spun high density polyethylene sheet, for example Tyvek or Typar, is the common material presently AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

6. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood • Solid • Plywood • Hardboard and OSB • Shingle/shake • Aluminum • Vinyl • Fiber-cement AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

7. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Solid • Beveled siding is the traditional wood siding. Cedar and redwood are the common species. Solid wood siding can also be milled into several other styles, although they are less common. AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

8. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Solid • Advantages • Appearance • Durability • Disadvantages • Expense • Periodic repainting • Lumber defects: knots, check, cup, and warp AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

9. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Solid • Cost (April 2005) • 8” bevel $1.72/sqft • Market share • 5% AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

10. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Solid • Green Built recommendation • Minimize the amount of solid wood used • Wood from certified sustainably managed forests (3 points) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

11. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Solid • Resource • http://www.wrcla.org/cedarspecs/installing/pdf/Installing_Siding_Booklet.pdf AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

12. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Plywood • Plywood panels, or plywood strips for lap siding, mimic the look of solid wood siding. Plywood siding is dimensionally more stable than solid wood. AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

13. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Plywood • Advantages • Appearance • Durability • Ease of installation • Disadvantages • Expense • Periodic repainting • Delamination AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

14. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Plywood • Cost (April 2005) • Rough texture with channels $1.12/sqft • Market share • 10% AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

15. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Plywood • Green Built recommendation • Wood from certified sustainably managed forests (3 points) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

16. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Plywood • Resource • http://www.gp.com/build/literature.aspx?k=siding&c= AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

17. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Hardboard and OSB • Siding that is made from wood fibers or chips that have been combined with adhesives and formed under pressure and heat into strips or panels. AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

18. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Hardboard and OSB • Advantages • Preprimed • No defects • 25 year guarantee • Disadvantages • Periodic repainting • Caulk at the butt joints AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

19. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Hardboard and OSB • Cost (April 2005) • 8” texture $0.85/sqft • Market share • 10% AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

20. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Hardboard and OSB • Green Built recommendation • Use of wood composite siding encouraged AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

21. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Hardboard and OSB • Resource • http://www.gp.com/build/literature.aspx?k=siding&c= AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

22. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Shingle/shake • Shingles are smooth and uniform with a ½” thickness at the butt. Shakes have a rough hand split surface of varying thickness. Usually made from western red cedar. AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

23. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Shingle/shake • Advantages • Appearance • Durability • Disadvantages • Uneven weathering • Slow to install AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

24. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Shingle/shake • Cost (April 2005) • Shingles $1.29 – 3.56/sqft • Shakes $1.33/sqft • Market share • Less than 5% AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

25. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Shingle/shake • Green Built recommendation • Minimize the amount of solid wood used • Wood from certified sustainably managed forests (3 points) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

26. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Wood – Shingle/shake • Resource • http://www.cedarbureau.org/techinfo/wallmanual/wallmanualcontents.html AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

27. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Aluminum • Aluminum siding gained popularity in the 1950’s an 1960’s as a low maintenance alternative to wood siding. The use of aluminum siding has drastically declined due to vinyl and fiber-cement siding. AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

28. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Aluminum • Advantages • Prefinished • Does not require regular maintenance • Expansion and contraction rate lower than vinyl • Disadvantages • Expense • Dents easy • Difficult to repaint • Should be grounded AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

29. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Aluminum • Cost (April 2005) • $1.24/sqft • $1.54/sqft insulated backer • Market share AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

30. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Aluminum • Green Built recommendation • Aluminum siding with long-life factory finish AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

31. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Aluminum • Resource • http://www.reverebuildingproducts.com/images/revereus/pdf/MetalInstallGuide_R.pdf AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

32. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Vinyl • Vinyl is the most popular choice of siding for residential construction. “Vinyl is Final” theme reflects the longevity and very low maintenance of this siding. Vinyl siding is made from extruded PVC. AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

33. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Vinyl • Advantages • Fast installation • No need for repainting • Long warranties • Disadvantages • Expansion and contraction rate high • “Fake” looking • Obvious butt joints AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

34. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Vinyl • Cost (April 2005) • $0.74/sqft • Market share • 35 – 40% AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

35. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Vinyl • Green Built recommendation • No vinyl siding (2 points) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

36. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Vinyl • Resource • http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Homeowner/Homeowner/Siding/Installation/Vinyl/CertainTeed.htm AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

37. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Fiber-cement • The newest type of siding material that is widely being installed. Made from portland cement, cellulose fiber, and additives. Extremely long life, with commonly a 50 year guarantee. Fiber-cement is fast approaching vinyl in popularity. AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

38. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Fiber-cement • Advantages • Preprimed • 50year guarantee • Will not burn, • Resists rot, mildew, UV rays, salt water and insects • Disadvantages • Special tools required • Care in handling AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

39. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Fiber-cement • Cost (April 2005) • $1.07/sqft • Market share • 15 – 20% AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

40. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Fiber-cement • Green Built recommendation • Use of fiber-cement siding encouraged AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

41. Residential Siding • Siding Materials • Fiber-cement • Resource • http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Homeowner/Homeowner/Siding/Installation/Fibercement/ AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

42. Residential Siding • Siding Installation • Safety Considerations • Tools • Installation • Quality Checklist AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

43. Residential Siding • Siding Installation – Safety Considerations • Wear safety glasses • Wear ear protection when using power saws and pneumatic nailers • Wear hard hats when work is happening overhead • Location of overhead wires • Correct set up of extension and step ladders • Correct set up of scaffolding (if required) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

44. Residential Siding • Siding Installation - Safety Considerations (cont.) • Correct size extension cords and GFCI outlet • Training and experience in the safe operation of the tools and machines required to perform the tasks • Safety considerations specific to certain types of siding, for example: • Slivers from redwood siding may become infected quickly • Dust from fiber-cement siding may cause silicosis AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

45. Residential Siding • Siding Installation - Tools • Individual (may vary depending on type of siding and installation method) • Safety glasses • Ear protection • Hard hat • 2 Carpenter’s pencils • Square (combination or speed) • Tape measure (16’ – 25’) • Utility knife with a retractable blade • Hammer (16 oz.) • Nail apron or nail pouch AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

46. Residential Siding • Siding Installation - Tools • Crew (may vary depending on type of siding and installation method) • Framing square • Chalk line • 4’ level AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

47. Residential Siding • Siding Installation - Tools • Crew (may vary depending on type of siding and installation method) (cont.) • Tools for specific types of siding (several examples) • 1 – 2 cordless drills (wood and fiber cement) • 1- 2 siding gauges (preachers) (wood and fiber cement) • Siding snips (vinyl) • Zip tool (vinyl) • Snap lock punch (vinyl) • Slot punch (vinyl) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

48. Residential Siding • Siding Installation - Tools • Site (may vary depending on type of siding and installation method) • Extension ladders • Step ladders • Scaffolding (if required) • Heavy duty extension cords and GFCI outlet • Circular saw and correct type of blade (plywood blade reversed for vinyl siding) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

49. Residential Siding • Siding Installation - Tools • Site (may vary depending on type of siding and installation method)(cont.) • Miter saw • Saw horses • Transit • Tools for specific types of siding (several examples) • Hand held or stationary electric shear (fiber-cement) • Table saw (wood) AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout

50. Residential Siding • Siding Installation - Installation • Pre Installation • Layout • Installation • Common Installation Mistakes AEC-171 Construction University of Wisconsin - Stout