Cedar And Redwood Siding - Literature/Associations
The California Redwood Association is a leader in siding installation and care. They have done extensive research in determining just how and why siding (redwood in particular) works. They know about nails, paint, stains and other finishes. They ... [... more]
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Alcoa Home Exteriors EZBLKO40 52 E-Z Block
 * 52 Clay E-Z Block
* E-Z Block
Mounting block for vinyl and aluminum exterior siding. Provides a flat surface for installation of light fixtures, receptacles, dryer vents, weather heads, and water faucets. Offers 1" diameter and a 2 3 8" x 3 13 ... [... more]
$6.43
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Vinyl Siding - Installation Tips
Vinyl siding pieces interlock with one another. You install vinyl siding from the bottom of the structure and finish at the top. The material is blind nailed through slots found at the top of the siding. So how does the first piece of siding keep ... [... more]
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Alcoa Home Exteriors METER BF J-Block Meter Base
* TAN J-BLOCK METER BASE
* KW's: siding meter block base j
Designed to receive electric meter base. Can also be used to mount large stationary items flush onto all profiles of siding. Pre molded 1 1 4" J channel and large nailing flange for receiving ... [... more]
$17.49
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Alcoa Home Exteriors OCTGV18 EX Octagon Gable Vent
* 18" Beige Oct Gable Vent
* 24" Octagon Gable Vent
18" x 18" 2 piece. Base is fully compatible with all siding profiles. Install the base with the siding and snap on the cover later. Ventilated opening: 10" x 12 1 2". Outsid ... [... more]
$49.99
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Alcoa Home Exteriors EZBLK040 FN E-Z Block
* Fn Flint E-Z Block
* E-Z Block
Mounting block for vinyl and aluminum exterior siding. Provides a flat surface for installation of light fixtures, receptacles, dryer vents, weather heads, and water faucets. Offers 1" diameter and a 2 3 8" x 3 1 ... [... more]
$6.43
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Alcoa Home Exteriors 2ULBLOCK 04 UL Electrical Block
* White Electrical Block
* UL Electrical Block
7 1 8" x 7 7 8". Compatible with all siding profiles. Rich textured appearance accented by routered edge. Surface dimensions: 7 1 8" x 8 1 8". Flange dimensions: 7 11 16" x 8 1 2" ... [... more]
$23.29
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Alcoa Home Exteriors MBLOCKR 30 Recess J-Block
* 30 Cream Recess J-Block
* RECESS J-BLOCK
2 piece design. Used for trimming around receptacles, hose bibs, and other small fixtures without removal. Wood grain textured surface and routered edge. Durable polypropylene. For use with all profiles of alumin ... [... more]
$8.66
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How To Paint Aluminum Siding
A better alternative is to prime the weathered aluminum siding with a thinned down oil based metal priming paint. Leading manufacturers recommend using one pint of paint thinner to one gallon of high quality oil based primer. This primer creates ... [... more]
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Fiber Cement Siding Tips
When I drive by certain new home construction sites I often get cold chills. I am shocked to see carpenters install siding products directly over exterior sheathing with NO water barriers between the exterior siding and the plywood, OSB or foam ... [... more]
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Installing Wood Siding
The biggest mistake I see carpenters make on a daily basis is the failure to seal wood siding before it is installed. This sealing process is necessary if you want to protect the wood and ensure that the finish (paint or stain) you are applying ... [... more]
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Vinyl Siding Offers Definite Advantages
Vinyl siding is made by using various Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) resins. Often other ingredients are added to improve performance. Acrylic resins are added to improve flexibility. This is important for vinyl siding that is used in colder climates ... [... more]
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