Steps To A  Qaultiy Vinyl Siding Installation.

Surface Preparation : 

Proper preparation of the existing siding is very important. Rotted wood must be removed and replaced with solid material before the siding is installed. Any loose wood or buckled siding must be secured firmly to the house.                                                        

  Types of Insulation :

This is the perfect time to add more insulating value to your home making it more energy efficient and quiet.

•   3/8'' Foil - least expensive - Poor leveling and low insulating value.
• 1/2'' closed cell polystyrene - Great leveling and good insulating value. moderately priced.
• Drop in form fitted and foam backed insulated siding - Great leveling - higher insulating values - tighter seams - solid to the touch - Premium price.                                                                                

 Trim Details :

This is one of the most important details of the job and can be handled several different ways.

The most common is to install a channel accessory around the windows and doors to accept the siding and then cap the casings around the windows and doors with a smooth painted aluminum called "coil stock".

This coil stock is formed on a piece of equipment called a "break" used to bend metal.

The problem with this method is your home has been built out with insulation and new siding and now comes past your trim.

This gives you a sunken look to your windows instead of a uniformed look like the original trim.

At Suburban we eliminate the J channel with our special uniformed trim system and build it into the trim so the siding can be installed behind the new trim  giving you an authentic uniform look to your windows. 

More Insulating Steps:

This is the perfect opportunity to vent eaves and overhangs and install a vented soffit system to give you more airflow up in the attic.

Also, to change or enlarge gable louvers where necessary. Increasing the ventilation will make your home more energy efficient as well as extend the life of your roof. 

At Suburban we fully ventilate your overhangs and install an air infiltration cap around the perimeter of the home at the bottom of the siding.  

This reduces drafts at the foundation plate and makes your floors warmer in the winter as well as keeping moisture and insects away from the old siding and plywood. 

 Gutters and Down Spouts : 

A seamless gutter system is a another detail included with your Siding Installation from Suburban.

We use a heavy gage aluminum with a strong hidden hanger system that gives you a clean appearance without having to worry about your gutters ever coming loose.

Lights - Dryer vents - Faucets :

 Most companies cut holes around your water spigots and mount your lights directly to the siding.

At Suburban we use special a mounting blocks for your light fixtures water spigots and install new dryer vents  with built in channels to accept the siding for a clean appearance.

  What To Know About Vinyl Siding :

There are many types of Vinyl Siding on the market today, so how do you decide on a brand for your home.

Some of the more popular brands are Certainteed, Mastic/Alcoa, Alside and Crain.

 Now what you need to be aware of is all these manufactures, along with the dozens of other less popular brands have several qualities with different thicknesses and fade resistance. 

There are whats called builder panels and co extruded siding where the material is not solid vinyl and the color is not all the way though.

These cost much less and are far inferior to the premium panels. 

At Suburban we have had the best experience over our 25 years with the Certainteed Monogram  46 and 46L line. 

Rated number on by consumer reports year after year Certainteed Monogram has the most natural woodgrain finish with a low luster painted look.

Due to a direct transfer system from real cedar boards and a full 3/4" butt Certainteed Monogram is the most authentic looking siding panel in the industry.

 

 Besides the natural wood look, Monogram is also available in 16 and 20 foot lengths for a major reduction in seams.

It's also the only siding on the market with .092 rolled over nail hem, this exclusive Certilock locking systemhas a 220 mph wind load and self-aligning multiple bends that snap together

with and audible "click" to help ensure a secure fit and more consistent installation.

 

Also check out the Certainteed Design

 

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