Home Remodeling Technology, Inc. Preparation

Preparation

First:

Nail down loose boards, and replace any rotten boards.
Scrape off all loose caulking around windows, doors and other areas, and re-caulk to protect the areas from moisture.
Remove all protrusions around the house, such as gutters, downspouts, light fixtures, etc.
Seal All cracks to ensure the house is airtight.
Check all walls for evenness.
Tie back all shrubbery to allow for plenty of room to work.

Furring and Strapping:
Applying Weather resistant sheathing over old siding is the fastest, easiest way to provide an even, nailable surface for vinyl siding installation. If you are not using sheathing, furring or strapping should be used on uneven walls or masonry to provide an even, nailable base. You can shim out the furring at the high and low spots to get a final even surface.

Furring may be used for both vertical and horizontal siding installations. Strapping should be placed alongside all door and window frames and all building corners. Accessories should be attached over the strapping where needed. Do not fur out farther than necessary since the alignment of the siding at doors and windows may become difficult.

New Construction:
Framing studs should be plumb and positioned uniformly to provide a nice, flat surface for your sheathing. This is much easier to do with quality, kiln-dried studs.

Wall sheathing can be made from a variety of materials. To get the best finished appearance for solid vinyl siding, use quality sheathing with no buckling or warping. Exterior quality wood sheathing, properly conditioned and fastened will eliminate the possibility of swelling and buckling caused by unstable wood.

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