Siding

Better Battens for Open-Joint Siding

Benjamin Obdyke redesigned their polypropylene Batten UV furring strips to give more flexibility and durability to rainscreen siding installations.
A Case for Composite Wood Siding

Gone are the days of old-growth timber, but there's still good reason to use wood for siding. Fernando Pagés Ruiz makes a compelling case for the use of engineered wood siding.
Repairing Exterior Trim

Learn how to replace a rotted section of trim or make an in-place epoxy repair.
Tips for Ordering Siding Materials

Learn how to calculate the wall area and account for window area, waste, and gable walls when determining how much siding to buy for a job.
How to Set Vinyl-Siding Starter Strips

After installing your vinyl soffits, fascia, and corner boards, the starter strips are the first step in covering walls with siding panels.
Install the Starter Strips and the Trim for Vinyl Siding

These trim details are designed to hide or interlock with the ends and edges of vinyl siding; get them right and the next steps will go smoothly.
Tips for Laying Out and Installing Vinyl Siding

Learn how to install the outside corners, nail the J-channel, set the starter strips, and install the siding panels.
Tools for Vinyl Siding

Legendary builder Larry Haun outlines the tools you'll need for cutting and installing vinyl siding.
How to Install Clapboard Siding

Carpenter Andy Engel explains how to calculate board exposure, use a story pole for layout, and securely fasten clapboard siding.
How to Install Fiber-Cement Siding

Follow these guidelines for laying out, cutting, and nailing fiber-cement siding for an efficient, good-looking job.

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Siding

Better Battens for Open-Joint Siding

A Case for Composite Wood Siding

Repairing Exterior Trim

Tips for Ordering Siding Materials

How to Set Vinyl-Siding Starter Strips

Install the Starter Strips and the Trim for Vinyl Siding

Tips for Laying Out and Installing Vinyl Siding

Tools for Vinyl Siding

How to Install Clapboard Siding

How to Install Fiber-Cement Siding

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