Think all siding looks alike? Guess again! Host Jay Baker and his guest, Jeff Sheehy, of Appalachian Wholesale Supply, introduce an easy-to-install polypropylene siding with the look of cedar shingles (figure A) and the ease of -- well, of polypropylene!
Like vinyl, the siding material is injected into a mold to be formed; unlike vinyl, however, it has no memory -- once in place, it will expand and contract but not move. Available in 48" lengths and a variety of colors, the siding is 100 mil, in contrast to the traditional 60-mil premium siding generally available (a mil is a unit of measure that refers to the thickness of a certain material). The siding simply locks into place (figure B) and is secured behind the corners (figure C).
Before installing the siding, it's necessary to box in the soffit and fascia area:
- Install a trim piece onto the side of the workshop exterior, then add a length of vinyl soffit (figure D) that fits into the trim piece.
- Using a level as a straightedge, measure and mark the distance from the wall to the outer edge of the overhang (figure E). This gives the depth of the soffit, which can easily be cut to the correct measurement with a circle saw.
- Work around the building, installing both the trim pieces and the soffits in manageable lengths, fastening them to the overhang with roofing nails.
- When enough sections of soffit have been installed, come back and add strips of vinyl fascia on the vertical surface of the overhang, just under the edge of the shingles.
With the soffit and fascia complete, it's time to install the siding.
- Start by securing the major pieces of trim such as outside corners (figure F) and nailing them into place.
- Next use a chalk line to mark a level reference line near the bottom of the wall (figure G).
- Install a starter strip on the reference line (figure H). The starter strip will accept a row of siding and let you know that each successive row of siding is level.
- Place the first course of siding into the starter strip (figure I) and secure with the type of fasteners recommended by the manufacturer. It's critical that you install the first course level; after that, it's just a matter of measuring the space and cutting the siding to fit.
Anytime you build a structure, there will be inspections -- electrical, plumbing and structural -- that must take place. Professional framing inspector Roy Braden explains what is looked for in these inspections:
- Foundation (figure J). The inspector will be looking for green pressure-treated seal plate that is firmly anchored to the foundation.
- Tops of windows and doors (figure K). It's essential that headers over any doors and windows be supported by cripples (framing members in window and door openings that support the overhead beams).
- Roof supports (figure L). The rafters must be firmly attached to the double top plates (figure M).
And now the good news: Our workshop passed the inspection!
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Model: 1579902200
Author: Dan Mack
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Author: Sandor Nagyszalanczy
Special thanks for DIY's The Ultimate Workshop
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American Tool
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Black and Decker
Web site: www.blackanddecker.com
Ryobi Technologies Inc.
Web site: www.ryobitools.com
Stanley Tools
Web site: www.stanleyworks.com
Vermont American
Web site: www.vermontamerican.com
The Workshop Book
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Author: Scott Landis
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
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