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Contents
The Complete Guide
to Roofing, Siding
& Trim
....... 6
Painting
& Staining siding . ...... . 210
Finishing Walls
with Masonry . ......... . 152
.... 64
.. .. 66
. .. . .. 68
Replacing Sheathing ..
.... 134
... 166
Flashing .
. . .. . .. 74
Cleaning Roofs.
Installing Exterior
Trim Details . ........... 180
Aluminum Soffits .
.......... 184
Aluminum Fascia .
NewVents . . .. . ... .
. . . 192
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I Introduction
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our ho me's roo f, sidi ng, and trim form a protective envelope aga inst the e lements, but the ir va lue exte nds
beyo nd t hat cruc ia l goa l of keep ing you dry. W hen selected carefully and installed properly, these t hree
systems create a n importa nt curb impressio n that adds va lue to you r prope rty, im proves t he neig hborhood , a nd
ma kes YOLI feel proud of yo ur ho me. So, vvhether yo u need to rep lace your aging shi ngles out of necessity or
decide to update faded sid ing just to sp ruce th e p lace u p, yo ur efforts usually pay d ividen ds bot h fun ctionally an d
aest hetica ll y. It's ha rd to go \vrong embar kin g on a roofing, sid ing, or exte rior trim project \,vit h the right gu ida nce.
Contrary to what you may t hi nk, you do n't have to hi re a co ntracto r to tackle a roof replacement, install
fibe r cement siding, o r hang a new soffi t system. If you've got a sp irit of adve nture and co nsider yourself to be a
moderate to experie nced do-it-yourselfer, you have what it takes to get t hese projects do ne effectively. By do ing
the work yourself, you save a bundle of mo ney in t he process- and that's a n entic ing prospect for a ny ho meowner
o n a budget. Thi n k you're up for the c halle nge? T hen this book, 771e Complete Guide to Roofing, Siding & Trim., is
the perfect guide to get yo u started a nd walk yo u thro ugh every step of t he process.
T he first section of t he boo k ope ns \vith <111 insp iratio nal ga lle ry of roofing <:In d siding prod ucts installed on a
va riety of contem po ra ry homes so you can begin to d ream abo ut the possi b iliti es. The next sectio n, Pla n ning for
New Roofing & Siding, he lps you t urn those drea ms into real ity as you p lan yo ur roofi ng, siding, o r trim projec ts.
T he sect ion explains how to eva lua te your needs and identify curre nt proble ms with you r home's ex te ri or. The n,
you ge t an exhaustive cras h cou rse on th e latest products ava ilable to you. Options fo r roofing, sid ing, a nd tri m
hClve neve r bee n greCite r, gree ne r, and more Dry friendly t hCl n they Clre now. With CI little time spe nt in this sectio n
of th e book, you wi ll get the loo k, performa nc e, and val ue yo u demand. vVe a lso show yo u how to estimate
yo ur p rojects acc urately as we ll as how to wo rk safe ly a t he ights- a necessity for most roofing, siding, an d
trim projec ts.
T he following sectio ns focus on installing roofing, s iding, masonry, a nd exterior trim. The th oroug h
step-by-step in struction s a nd in sig htful photography s how professional in sta llation tec hn iques for nearly eve ry
roofing, siding, ve ntila ti on, and trim product available: asp ha lt s hin gles, metal roofing, wood s ha kes and shingles,
tile a nd rolled roofing; and s iding of all kind s, includi ng stucco, veneered sto ne, a nd ceme nt. \t\le t hen exp lain
how to install important roof a nd soffit ventilation and gutters. Fi nall y, t he important fi nal tOLlches are revealed,
sLlc h as hm\' to com ple te yo ur ho me's exte ri or \vith window a nd doo r b ri ckmo ld, build and hang s hutters, Clnd add
ot her decorative trim details to ga bles, beams , and cornices .
Once your new exterio r is comp lete, we' ll shO\.v you how to exte nd its life a nd maximize your in ves tm ent.
In these fi nal secti ons of th e book, you learn how to clean, pain t, a nd sta in prope rl y as we ll as hm-v to ca rry ou t
ot he r essential repairs for roofing, siding, fl ash ing, gutte rs, trim, an d maso nry surfaces . Eve n if these jobs won't be
necessary for years to come, you' ll be prepared to take action whe n they arc.
T hank yo u for c hoosing Ti,e CO/nplete Guide to Roofing, Siding & Trim. We hope it wili be an esse nt ia l
reference gU ide for all of your exterior home improvement project needs.
I Inspiration Gallery
n impressive exte ri or is a co m b inat ion of beautiful
si ding, attract ive roofing, and com pl ementa ry
t rim. \-\-1ell -c hose n exterio r produc ts \v ill wor k toget he r
to e nhan ce th e loo k a nd appeal of your ho me , and
kee p th e hOll se \vatertight. The "perfect" sidin g gives
th e ho me its pe rsona lity. For exa mpl e, bric k siding
looks impos in g and robust, wh ile vin yl siding offers a
co nte mporary loo k an d fecI.
The clay tile roof and stucco siding complement each other
on thiS Mediterranean-style house. The parallel lines on the
roof are offset by the solid surface of the walls.
Standing seam metal roofing is a lightweight, long-lasting option that stands up well to hail, snowloads, and high winds. Despite
the misconceptions you may have heard, metal roofing won't attract lightn ing or make your attic hotter In summer.
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A splash of manufactured veneer stone, with its various colors, tones, and shapes, can set your home apart from many of
today's cookie-cutter house designs. You may be the only one who knows it's not the real thing.
Clay tile roofing will stand up to brutal summer heat or hurricane winds beautifully. Its proven track record and attractive
appearance make it one of the preferred choices for premium roofing on southern and coastal homes.
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A slate roof will last a century or more, but it is costly, heavy, and difficult to install yourself Now, you can enJoy the look of slate
without its usual drawbacks if you insta ll a simulated slate roof on your home. The tiles shown here are made of polymer molded
with natural edges and deep shadow lines to mimic natural slate (see Resources).
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The next time you replace your home's siding, consider a synthetic stone product. It will impart the old-world charm of
European cottages, and the material costs much less than natural stone.
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There are several alternatives to cedar shakes among today's Innovative siding options. Here, galvanized steel takes on the
texture and look of wood. Steel shakes are lightweight, and you'll never need to paint them. They install with ordinary hand tools.
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Planning for
New Roofing
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oofino
sidi nu
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trim detail s crcute the
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outer e nvelope of you r home, safegua rd ing it fro m
In this chapter:
Evaluating Your Needs
Choosing Roofing & Siding
Estimating Roofing & Siding
Working Safely
Setting Up Scaffolding
Pump-Jack Scaffolding
Installing Roof Jacks
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you may just dec ide one day t hat you r home need s a
face lift, and YOLI want to replace the roofing or sid ing
w ith so me thin g morc li vely.
Your roofing and siding should meet the two fundamental needs of making your home look attractive and protecting it from
the elements.
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P/alllliHg for New Hoofillg &- Sidillg
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and cosmetic repairs often look worse than the damage. If the
damage IS widespread, the siding will need to be replaced.
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Price Comparison ~
Roofing
Siding
Most Expensive
Slate
Cloy
Copper
Britk
Stone
Stucco
Least Expensive
Metal
Cedar shakes/shingles
Asphalt
Roll roofing
Fiber cement
Wood shakes
Wood shingles
Wood lop
Vinyl
Cost is only one aspect of choosing new roofing or siding. Be sure to keep the other relevant factors of ease of installation, life
span, maintenance, and of course, appearance, in mind, too.
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I Maintenance Considerations
T he a mou nt of mainte na nce eac h product requ ires
is anot her impo rtant factor when choos ing roofing
and siding materia ls. Some products are virtually
maintena nce free , wh ile others requ ire regula r upkeep.
Dec ide hovv muc h time and effort you're will ing to
invest in mainta ining you r roofing and sid ing, and
Siding Maintenance ~
Material
Mainte nance
(Siding)
Type of
Maintenance
Vinyl
lo.
Occasional cleaning
Brick
lo.
Stone
lo.
Stucco
lo.
Fix crocks/chips
Fiber cement
Medium
Pointing
Wood shokes
Medium
Pointing/stoining
Wood shingles
Medium
Pointing/staining
Wood lop
High
Pointing
I Durability
Consider t he life spa n of the products that yo u wa nt
to install o n you r roof or exterio r wa ll s . Some materials
are extreme ly durable and guaranteed to last 50 years
or more, wh ile ot hers need to be replaced in as few as
12 years.
T he longevity of some prod ucts is infl uenced by
your geogmphic locat io n . Scdt ai r ulo ng the coasts has
bee n notoriously da maging to wood s id ing prod uc ts,
an d areas subjected to high \.vinds are prone to roofing
and sidi ng materia ls b lowi ng off. T he way you care for
your exterio r also impacts its longevity. If you regular ly
paint your wood siding, im mediate ly repair a ny roofing
or s id ing damage, an d [ollmv the manufacturer's
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The most common roof covering by far, asphalt threNab shingles are inexpensive, lightweight, and available in a wide range
of colors and styles. They are also easy to install.
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Shadow-line
shingles
Asphalt shingles are usually rated by life span, with 20-, 25-, and 40-year ratings the most common (although some now
claim to be 50-year shingles). Functionally, these ratings should be used for comparison purposes only. In fact, the average
life span of an asphalt shingle roof in the United States is 8 to 10 years.
The term "multltab shingle" refers to any asphalt shingle manufactured with stamped cutouts to mimic the shapes of
slate tile or wood shakes. Multitab cutouts are made and installed in single-thickness, 3-ft strips, so these tabbed reveals
show up. The ubiquitous term for them IS "three-tab," but two- and four-tab styles are also available. Generally, the tabs are
spaced evenly along each sheet of shingle to provide a uniform appearance and a stepped, bricklaid pattern on the roof
However, some manufacturers also offer styles with shaped corners or randomly spaced tabs trimmed to different heights
for a more unique look.
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Architectural shingles (also called laminated and dimensional) are Installed very similarly to regular three-tab asphalt shingles,
but they offer a more sophisticated appearance with greater Visual depth. They also come with longer warranties than comparable
three-tab shingles.
Of
Self-adhesive
ice membrane ~
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T he me mb ra ne is avuila b le in 10- Of
2 0-ft .-wi de ro ll s to help redu ce th e t ota l n u m ber
a nd so me ho rn e ce n te rs . It is co m para b ly
priced to q uality as pha lt shingles. H o vve ver.
EPD iVl's b lack c o lo r \,von 't \,v in a ny bea uty
co ntes t s, and it w ill be th e hotte st roof aro u nd
in m id -s umm e r's hea t.
Rubber membrane roofs used to be installed exclusively in commercial situations, but DIY-friendly versions have become
common in recent years. They're an excellent choice for flat or near-flat roofs.
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I Slate Shingles
Slate roofing has bee n aroLlnd fo r ce ntu ries, and
it's one of the most wea th er-resistan t and beautiful
options you can put on your roof. It is quarried and
cut into thin individua l s hingl es and installed wit h
IlCli ls.
sha pe give slate a n o rga ni c unci tact ile qua lity th ut's
sim p ly unmatch ed by other sy ntheti c roofing products.
!-IO\.v eve r, despite its visua l ap peal a nd long-lasting
perfo rmance-more than 100 yea rs in many casesa numbe r of impo rtant factors may make slate
unfeasible for you r home. Fo r one, s late is heavy,
weig hin g about twice as much as asphalt singles per
sguare foot. It's also about tripl e the cos t of premium
Of
truss roof
may requ ire add itional framing before it's suitab le for
sla te shingles . C hec k w ith a stru c tural e nginee r to see
if yo ur hom e's roof will sup port s late.
Install in g slate shin gles invo lves t he use o f
special ized c uttin g too ls a nd skills, which makes it
extremely complicated to install for do-it-you rse lfers as
we ll as ma ny roofers . O nce install ed, sla te's d urabil ity
to th e e leme nts doesn't exte nd to foot tra ffic, T he
shingles are br ittle and can break if they a re ste pped
on . Rep lacing broken sh ingles involves insta ll ing extra
staging and ladde rs to prevent further damage, and
removing indi vid ual shingles is a complicated process.
Slate roofs are expensive and not DIY-friendly, but for overall attractiveness and durability, they're hard to beat.
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I Clay Tile
C lay t il e roofs a re common o n so uth e rn a nd coas tal
ho mes, w here intense hea t a nd high wind s a rc a
co nce rn . Since clay is a manufactu red product, roofing
t il es a re ava ilabl e in a wide ra nge of sha pes, sizes, a nd
colors. Clay ti les offe r excellent durabili ty and fire
resistance. However, clay is slightly heavier tha n slate,
and installing it ove r typ ica l roof framing may req uire
adding stru c tural reinfo rce m e nt s. Of co urse, t hi s ad ds
to th e project costs .
Clay tile roofs have a distinctive regional appearance, but they can be installed in practically any climate. They're heavy and
relatively expensive. Most clay tiles have a half~pipe shape and ter ra~cotta color, but With a little research you can find a rather
wide range of colors and styles.
I Concrete Tile
Over the past few decades, concrete has co ntinued
to gain mo men tum in the roofin g field . It wca th ers
well; offers excellent wi nd , hail , a nd fire resistance;
and instal ls similar ly to c lay tile and slate. Concrete is
typically fo rm e d into Rat shakes instead of contoured
tiles, like cby, but YOLI can spec ial-o rd er contou red
sha pes made from cement. Some man ufa cturers offer
co nc re te shakes th at mimi c th e color an d tex ture
of wood.
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Fiber cement is growing quickly as a concrete roofing tile matenal, much as it is for lap siding. It offers a Singular package of
durability, low maintenance, beauty, and reasonable cost. cement tiles and fiber-cement tiles usually have a simulated wood grain
appearance to resemble wood shingles, but concrete tiles can be ordered in many other configurations that are less well known.
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I Metal Roofing
Metal roofing has proven its du rabi li ty as a res ide ntial
roofing ma terial for centu ri es in Europe, but until
recent ly it was more commo n to see a metal roof
on an agricultural or commercia l bui ldi ng than on
a home here in the States. That trend is qu ickly
chc:lngin g. Adva nces in meta l-form ing tec hn iques a nd
improvements in coatings have created a \v ide variety
of styles a nd colo rs to choose fro m, makjng metal
roofing a morc e ntici ng option for homeowners. In
fact, meta l roofi ng is th e fastest growing segment of the
resident ial roofing products market for severa l reasons .
For o ne, meta l is the lightest-weight roofing material
made. At around I to 2 pounds per square foot, any
sta ndard-framed roof ca n easi ly suppo rt m etClI roofing.
Provided t he shingles me in sound co ndit ion an d local
bu ildi ng codes perm it it, metal roofing ca n even be
installed ove r a layer or t\-vo of asp halt shin gles. This
saves on th e cost a nd effort in vo lved wit h a tearofE.
Metal offers excelle nt wi nd and fi re resista nce,
a nd im proveme nts in rust-i nhibitive coatings make
it weat her we ll for ma ny decades. It resists peeli ng,
chalking, and fading from UV light. Metal roofs are quite
common in coastClI a reas thClt are subjected to tropical
storms a nd h igh \,\rinds. It also performs favorab ly when
subjected to heavy snowfa ll or ice acc um ulations.
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Standing-seam steel roofs are lightweight, very durable, and only moderately expensive. Typically, they are fabricated on-site by
pros, but some prefabricated panel systems are DIY friendly.
A copper roof has all the advantages of steel but will not rust Copper oxidizes over time and can corrode, but it is generally a
superior exterior metal.
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Living Roofs
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Houses with a green roof are more common in Europe than In North America, but the many benefits they offer are
spurring interest worldwide. The number of houses or garages with a living roof is growing quickly In the United states
and Canada.
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vinyl siding is very popular because it is inexpensive, low ma intenance, easy to insta ll, and widely ava ilab le in many styles and
colors (usua lly on the lighter side of the color spectruml.
Metal siding is usually made of steel these days, but In the past aluminum and tin have been common materials. Typically, it has
a baked enamel finish.
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I Wood Siding
Wood sidi ng is a nothe r viable optio n fo r yo u r ho me.
C lapboa rd o r sh iplap s id ing is typica ll y milled
wood lap siding is stili a popular chOice for homes, though vinyl, wood, aluminum, steel and fiber cement reproductions are
increasingly used,
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wood shingles and shakes can be used on the walls of your horne as well as on roofs. Shakes have a more rustic appearance
than shingles because they are Irregular Widths.
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\\Iater out.
for
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to rea lize t hat \va ll s aren 't made of who le logs . Any
compete nt do-it-yourse lfer ca n sLiccessfu ll y ins ta ll
log cabin sid ing w it h com mon hand a nd power tools ,
and repai rs are easy to make. Log cabin s id in g needs
a top coat li ke ot he r \vood sidin g optio ns to exte nd its
serviceab le life. Of co u rse , log sid in g is also pro ne to
degrada t ion fro m insects , o th er <mi med pes ts , Cl nci rot.
It's priced compa rably to wood s ha kes or s hi ngles.
YOU don't have to be a lumberjack to live in a log cabin home. Here, the rustic look of hewn logs and interlocking log-ta il
corners belies the fact that it is actually wood siding Installed with a hammer and nails. It'S a perfect do-it-yourself invitation to
alpine living.
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(ca lled fibe r cemen t). The s idi ng is insta lled s imilar ly
to wood, vin yl, or metal lap sid ing usi ng nail s dri ven
into wa ll fmming. Fiber cement is relat ively lightweight
when compared to oth er ceme nt-based s idi ng products.
J t is reaso nab ly fl exible; \vi ll not rot, split, wa rp, or
s\ve ll ; offers good impact an d \vater resista nce; an d is
fire proof. Although co lor is not mixed in wit h siding
planks, fibe r cement is ava ilable primed or prepainted.
It comes in various width s, thi c knesses, an d su rface
textu res- inc luding smooth, wood grain, and beaded .
Stucco, ve neered stone, and mortarl ess brick
can be in stalled \.vith moderate masonry skills and
some speciali zed tools . Fiber ce men t sid ing is a lso
user-friend ly, but you' ll need elec tri c s hea rs a nd ca rbid e
blades on other tools. Hire a profess ional mason to
insta ll mortared , na tural stone, or fu ll brick.
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I Trim Materials
T he trim system in your hOLl se d raws from esse nt ia ll y
the same poo l of mate ri als as sid in g: wood, vinyl,
metal, or composites. W here possible, try and use like
mate rials throughout.
Soffits CU ll im prove the appema nce of o pe n eave
spaces by boxing t hese areas in. You C<:I n buy ve nted
or unvented soffit pClIlels to serve thi s pu rpose. If your
ho me a lready has boxed- in soffits, YO LI can retrofit
them wi t h roll nd or co nt inu o us soffit ve n ts , w hi c h are
widely ava ilab le at home ce nters. Venting soffit a reas
is a good v,ray to prevent icc-damm ing problems in
cold cli mates.
Gutter systems are esse ntia l for movi ng water
off a roof and keeping fo un dat ions and wa lbvays
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Gutter systems are available in vinyl, enameled steel and aluminum at any home center. The troughs and downspouts are sold in
10-ft. lengths, and the individual connectors, caps, and fittings are sold separately. Gutter systems made from other materials, such
as copper, can be purchased from roof material suppliers and through the Internet.
Roof boot
Composite
trim stock
Architectural millwork
Roof vent
Primed wood
Composite stock
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Exterior trim pieces include both raw materials for making custom trim and prefabricated parts made from wood, wood
composite, or molded plastiCS. Plastic or composite products typically come in white only, but many of them are paintable.
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Conversion Chart
Slope
Multiply by
Slope
Multiply by
2 in 12
1.02
8 in 12
1.20
3 in 12
1.03
9 in 12
1.25
4 in 12
1.06
lOin 12
1.30
5 in 12
1.08
II in 12
1.36
6 in 12
1.12
12 in 12
1.41
7 in 12
1.16
Estimate the amount of siding you'll need by calculating the square footage of each wall, then adding the numbers together.
To determine the square footage of a wall, multiply the wall length by its height Subtract the square footage of all windows and
doors, and then add 10 percent for waste to get square footage. Don't forget about carner trim, J-channel and other tr im pieces.
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I Working Safely
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wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment whenever working high above ground. Eye protection and hearing
protection are very important when uSing power tools or pneumatic tools. And if you'll be climbing on a roof, wear tennis shoes or
any sturdy shoe with a soft sole designed for gripping. When roofing, always avoid hard ~ so[ed shoes or boots, which can damage
shingles and are prone to slipping.
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Safety Tips
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I Fall-Arresting Gear
Even if YOLI co nside r yourself dexteroLls a nd are
co mfortable working in high places, a ll it takes is o ne
harn esses,
Pry bar
Rope grab
Drill /d ri ver
Harness
La nya rd
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Ladder boots
Ladder stabilizer
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I Setting Up Scaffolding
set of ladders and roof jacks may be all th e s upport
you need for roofing projects, but rep lac in g siding
hi g her than the first floor of you r horne \,v ill req uire
so m e type of platform -style scaffoldin g. It isn't safe
to s lide a plank be tween two ladders a nd ca ll it good ;
th e set up lacks sta bility a nd protec ti on fro m swayin g.
A broad platform is more he lpful for staging materials
Securing Scaffolding ~
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S hove l
(fo r leve ling th e
Clear the setup area of debris, and then assemble the first
two end frames and crossbraces to create the bottom stage of
scaffold framing.
Use string lines and levels to check end frames for level
and plumb. Adjust the structure using screw Jacks mounted
to the frame legs, or by a leveling technique recommended
by the manufacturer. The end-frame legs should rest firmly
on wood or steel base plates. Never use stacks of boards or
cinder blocks for leveling purposes. Lay the planks in position
to form the bottom platform .
Assemble the parts for the second stage on top of the first
stage. Make sure all joints and connective locking pins are fully
engaged from one stage to the next (see tip, previous page).
For extreme heights that require more than two stages, you
need to secure the scaffolding to the house with chains or wall
tie-in brackets that clamp to the scaffolding. Make sure
to fasten to wall framing- not to sheathing only.
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I Pump-Jack Scaffolding
and then yo u may see professio na l siding
c rews using an a lternative form of scaffold ing
ca ll ed pump-jack scaffoldin g. Pump jacks cons ist of
lo ng wood O f alum inu m suppo rt posts that extend
OW
Braces
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Pry bar
Ham me r
16d nail s
Hoof jac ks
2 X 8 or 2 X 10 lumber
Roof jacks are steel braces that you nail to the roof deck.
Installed In pairs, they support a dimensional board (usually a
2 x 81 to create a sturdy work platform on a sloped roof.
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Installing
Roofing
W
YO LI
YO LI
did the job wel l. The boasting righ ts will be all you rs.
In this chapter:
Anatomy of a Roof
Tools & Materials
Completing the Tear Off
Replacing Sheathing
Underlayment
Drip Edge
Flashing
Asphalt Shingles
Ridge Vents
Shingling Over an Old Roof
Cedar Shakes
Roll Roofing
EPDM Ruhber Roofing
Tile Roofing
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I Anatomy of a Roof
T
Rak e edge
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CO~!I PL E TE
Roof vents
Valley flashing
Counter flashing
Ridge
Soffit vents
Soffit panel
Gutters
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If
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begin.
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C O ~!IP L E TE
Drip edge
Roof flashing can be hand cut or purchased in preformed shapes and sizes. Long pieces of valley flashing, base flashing, top
saddles, and other nonstandard pieces can be cut from rolled flashing matenal using aviation snips. Step flashing blanks can be
bought in standard sizes and bent to fit Drip edge and vent pipe flashing are available preformed. Skylight flashing usually comes
as a kit with the window. Complicated flashings, such as chimney crickets, can be custom fabricated by a metalworker.
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Hamme r
C hi se l
Pry bar
Ut ility kni fe
Roofin g shovel or
pitch fork
Broom
Release magne t
Hake
T in snips
Rec iprocatin g saw
Dril l
Protect ive gea r
Tarps
vVhec lba rrO\vo r
Dumpster
Rent a dumpster from a waste disposal company or your local waste management department. If you are re-roofing, position
the dumpster directly below the roof edge, so when you're tearing off the old roofing materials, the debris can be dumped from
the roof directly into the dumpster.
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I Replacing Sheathing
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Sheath in g
2 x 4 nai ling strips
3",2/'4" deck screws
Pl ywood
Sd ring-shank
sid in g nails
inspect for damaged sheathing after tear off is completed. Replace damaged roof deck, making sure the new seams fall over
rafters. Also replace trim boards In the repair area If they have become damaged.
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I Underlayment
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Ca ul k gun
30# felt pa per
Ice and wa ter shiel d
Stap les
Hoofing ceme nt
For optimum roof protection, apply ice and water shield in valleys, along the eaves, and along the rake edges of the roof. Apply
30# felt paper over the remainder of the roof.
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I Drip Edge
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under t he paper.
Drip edge is always nailed directly to t he roof
decking, rat he r th an to th e fasc ia or rake board s. The
nai l heads a re later covered by roofing ma terials.
Roofing n<:li ls
C irc u la r saw
30# felt paper
Drip edge flashing prevents water from working its way under the roofing materials along the eaves and rake edges of the roof.
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Eave
snips. Place the drip edge along the eaves end of the roof,
aligning the mitered end with the rake edge. Na il the drip
edge in place every 12".
rake edge, forming a miter jOint with the drip edge along the
eaves. Overlap pieces by 2", making sure the higher piece IS
on top at the overlap. Apply drip edge all the way to the peak.
Install drip edge along the other rake edges the same way.
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I Flashing
F
Flashing is a critical component of roofs that helps keep the structure watertight. Most roofs have flashing In the valleys and
around dormers. This roof uses several valley flashings as well as flashing around the window and around the bump-out in the roof.
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I Asphalt Shingles
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Roofer's hatchet or
pne um atic na ile r
Uti lity kni fe
Straightedge
Tape measure
Chalk gun
Flashing
Shi ngles
Na iling ca rtridges
Roofing cement
Roo fing nai ls
(Al!!, I ~!!)
Rubb er gas ke t nails
Stagger shingles for effective protection against leaks. If the tab slots are aligned in successive rows, water forms channels,
increasing erosion of the mineral surface of the shingles. Creating a 6" offset between rows of shingles- with the three-tab
shingles shown above- ensures that the tab slots do not align.
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Cover the roof w ith felt paper (pages 70 to 71) and Install
drip edge (pages 72 to 73). Snap a chalk line onto the felt
paper or ice guard 11%" up from the eaves edge, to mark the
alignment of the starter course. This Will result in a Vi' shingle
overhang for standard 12" shingles. Tip: use blue chalk rather
than red. Red chalk will stain roofing materials.
shingle upside down, so the tabs are aligned with the chalk line
and the half-tab is flush against the rake edge. Drive '1." roofing
nails near each end, 1" down from each slot between tabs.
Bult a full upside-down shingle next to the trimmed shingle,
and nail I!. Fill out the row, trimming the last shingle flush with
the oppOSite rake edge.
Snap a chalk line from the eaves edge to the ridge to create
a vertical line to align the shingles. Choose an area with no
obstructions, as close as possible to the center of the roof. The
chalk line should pass through a slot or a shingle edge on the
first full shingle course. use a carpenter's square to establish a
line perpendicular to the eaves edge.
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cut shingles to fit around the neck of the flashing so they lie
flat against the flange. DO not drive roofing nails through the
flashing. Instead, apply roofing cement to the back of shingles
where they lie over the flashing.
Pry out the lowest courses of siding and any trim at the
top of the reveal areas are within 5" of the element. Install
base flashing uSing the old base flashing as a template.
Bend a piece of step flashing in half and set it next to
the lowest corner of the element. Mark a trim line on
the flashing, following the vertical edge of the element.
Cut the flashing to fit.
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the high side of the chimney. Overlap the final piece of flashing
along each side. Attach the flashing with roofing cement
applied to the deck and chimney and with rubber gasket nails
driven through the flashing base into the roof deck. Shingle
past the chimney using roofing cement (not nails) to attach
shingles over the flashing.
until the top of the uppermost reveal area is within 5" of the
hip or ridge. Trim the shingles along the peak. Install shingles
on the opposite side of the hip or ridge. Overlap the peak no
more than 5".
Snap a chalk line 6" down from the ridge, parallel to the
peak. Attach cap shingles, starting at one end of the ridge,
aligned with the chalk line. Drive two 1'/,' roofing nails per
cap about 1" from each edge, just below the seal strip.
With the back surface facing up, cut the shingles at the tab
lines. Trim the top corners of each square with an angled
cut, starting just below the seal strip to aVOid overlaps in the
reveal area.
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Mark and trim the shingles at the rake edges of the roof.
Snap a chalk line '/," from the edge to make an overhang, then
trim the shingles.
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Cut starter strips roughly 6" wide and nail them in a row at
the eave, overhang the drip edge very slightly.
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Add the second starter set above the first one, Just as
you did in step 3. Position and nail a single full shingle next to
each of these starter set shingles. This Initiates the next four
courses of shingles.
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I Ridge Vents
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C halk line
Remove the ridge caps using a flat pry bar. Measure down
from the peak the width of the manufacturer's recommended
opening, and mark each end of the roof. Snap a chalk line
between the marks. Repeat for the other side of the peak.
Remove any nails In your path.
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set the blade depth of a CIrcular saw to cut the sheathing but
not the rafters. Cut along each chalk line, staying 12" from the
edges of the roof Remove the cut sheathing uSing a pry bar.
Measure down from the peak half the width of the ridge
vent, and make a mark on both ends of the roof. Snap a line
between the marks. Do this on both sides of the peak.
Center the ridge vent over the peak, aligning the edges with
the chalk lines. Install using roofing nails that are long enough
to penetrate the roof sheathing. Tip: If a chimney extends
through the peak, leave 12" of sheathing around the chimney.
Place ridge cap shingles over the ridge vents. Nail them with
two 1%" roofing nails per cap. Overlap the caps as you would
on a normal ridge. If the caps you removed in step 1 are still in
good shape, you can reuse them . Otherwise, use new ones.
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Aviation snips
Carpente r's square
C halk l ille
Flat pry bar
Straightedge
Tape measure
Flashing
Shin gles
Roofing cement
Roofin g nail s
Installing shingles over an old roof is frowned upon in some quarters, primarily because it does not allow you to Inspect
the roof deck and underlayment. But if your old roof is In good condition, most municipalities will allow you to add one new layer
(but not more than that) of shingles over th e old roof.
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Cut tabs off shingles and install the remaining strips over
the reveal area of the old first course, creating a flat surface for
the starter row of new shingles. Use roofing nails that are long
enough to penetrate the roof decking by at least %".
Trim the top of shingles for the first course. The shingles
should be sized to butt against the bottom edge of the old
third course, overhanging the roof edge by 'j," . Install shingles
so the tab slots don't align with the slots in the old shingles.
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I Cedar Shakes
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Tape measure
Ji gsaw
Cau lk gun
Shakes
Flashing
Nail s
30 # felt paper
Stap ler
Mason's strin g
Roofing ce ment
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I I IIII
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A shake roof's irregular pattern and earth tone colors produce a more pleaSing, organic effect than the brick-laid uniformity of
asphalt shingles. These days, shakes can be made of cedar, steel, or various synthetic materials. Installation methods will vary with
each material type.
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Wood shakes and shingles are available In different grades. Some of the more popular Include resawn shake (AI. No. 1
hand-split medium shake (8), standard-grade shake (e), taper-sawn shake (D), No. 1 heavy shake (E), pressure-treated medium
shake (F), No.2 shingle (G), undercoursing shingle (H), No. 1 shingle (I).
flat over each rafter and nail them to the roof. Nail 1 x 4 or
1 x 6 nailing strips across the 2 x 4s. Keep the strips together
along the eaves, then space them at a distance equal to the
exposure rate in the field.
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aligning the shakes along the rake ends and bottoms. Joints
between shakes must overlap by at least 1Y/. Drive two nails
in each shake, % to 1" from the edges, and 1%to 2" above
the exposure line. use the hatchet to rip shakes to fit. Tip: Set
the gauge on your roofer's hatchet to the exposure rate. You
can then use the hatchet as a quick reference for checking
the exposure.
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Cut notches in the shakes to fit around the stack, keeping a 1"
gap between the stack and shakes.
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Run shakes past the roof peak. Snap a chalk line across
the shakes at the ridge. set the circular saw blade to the depth
of the shakes, then cut along the chalk line.
Cut 8" strips of felt paper and staple them over the hips
and ridge. Set a factory-made hip and ridge cap at one end of
the ridge, aligned with the roof peak. Do the same at the other
end of the roof. Snap a chalk line between the outside edges of
the caps.
Set a ridge cap along the chalk line flush with the edge of
the roof to serve as the starter. Install with two nails. Place a
cap directly on top of the starter cap, and nail in place. Install
caps along the remainder of the ridge, alternating the overlap
pattern. The exposure rate should be the same as the roof
shakes. Nails should penetrate the roof decking by 'j,".
manufacturer, install the first cap along the chalk line, then
place the second cap over the edge of the first. Alternate the
overlap pattern across the ridge.
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I Roll Roofing
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as porches an d garages .
Some ma nufac ture rs recommend lIsing a roof
primer pr io r to ins ta llin g the roofing . Read an d foll ow
manufacturer's di rect ions . You r roof deck ing must
be comp letely c lea n before the ro ll roofi ng can be
appl ied. Any debris , eve n a sma ll tw ig or leaf, ca n
e nd li p showing th ro ugh the roofing.
Store t he roofing in a \va rm , dry locatio n un til
yo u're ready to start the projec t , an d c hoose a w<:tr m
day fo r the insta ll ation. Ro ll roofi ng is bes t insta lled in
tempe ratu res above 45 F. If ap plied in cold \".Ieat her,
the ma te rial ca n crac k.
The fo ll owi ng pages s how th e th ree me th ods
for instal li ng ro ll roofing. The perimeter bond
app li cat ion, pages 97 to 98 , is the fas test
installa ti o n me t hod a nd can be used o n s lo ped
Ha ll roofing
Ga lva ni zed
roofi ng na il s
Asp ha lt- based
roofi ng cement
Roll roofing is used on roofs that have a slight slope. Installation IS fast and straightforward, with the material rolled over a
clean roof decking.
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Nail drip edge along the eaves and rake ends of the roof
(pages 72 to 73). Sweep the roof decking clean. Center an
18"-wide striP of roll roofing over the valley. Nail one side %"
from the edge, every 6". Press the roofing firmly into the valley
center, then nail the other side. Install a 36" strip over the
valley the same way.
Snap a chalk line 35%" up from the eaves. Unroll the roofing
along the chalk line, overhanging the eaves and rake edges
by V;' . Nail the roofing every 3" along the sides and bottom,
%" from the edge of the decking. Roofing nails should be long
enough to penetrate the roof decking by at least %".
installed course. Install the second row flush with the line on
the roofing, overlapping the cement edge. Drive nails every 3"
along the rakes and overlap, %" from the edges. DO the same
for remaining rows, offsetting seams at least 18".
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Cut roofing 1" from the valley center using a utility knife and
roofing to fit over the pipe, with a hole in the center. Apply
roofing cement around the edges of the square, then set It
in place over the pipe. Overlap with the next row of roofing,
notching for the pipe as necessary.
Cut the roofing flush with the roof peak. Snap a line on
Variation: Rather than install a strip over the ridge, extend the
each side of the roof, 5Yi' from the peak. Apply 2" of cement
above each line. Place a 12"-wide striP of roofing over the
peak, flush with the chalk lines. Drive nails every 3" along the
seams, %" from the edges. Tip. use modest amounts of roofing
cement. Excess cement can cause the roofing to blister
roofing on one side of the roof 6" past the peak, overlapping
the opposite side. Nail along the edge to secure it to the
decking. Do the same on the other side, overlapping the
installed roofing at the peak. Apply cement along the seam,
and nail in place.
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Align the bottom edge of the second course with the top
of the granule edge of the first row Nail every 12" along the
nongranule edges. Flip the bottom part back, apply cement
along the sides and bottom of the nongranule area of the
first course, then set the striP back in place. Install remaining
courses the same way.
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declzjng <1nd any flas hings aro Lln d vent pipes Of other
protrusions. IVlake sure your roof deck material is clea n,
ca refully, particu larly i f t hey differ from t he stepby-s tep process you see here.
Measuring tape
Pa in t ro l ler
Stiff-bristle
pus h broom
Utility kn ife
J-ro ller or ro ller
sea m ing tool
EPDM membra ne
Pri mer
Contact cement
Term ination bars
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Rubber roof coverings require special adhesives and primers, as well as flashing and accessories such as rubber pipe boots.
Shown here, from left to right, are pipe boots IA), EPDM adhesive and primer IB, C), hose clamp (D), insulation plates IE), termination
bars (F), exterior screws (G), caulk (H), seaming tape (I), EPDM membrane IJ), and Holler (K).
High-density
fiberboard
Roof deck
Most rubber roofs are fully bonded to a substrate of insulation board, but they can also be bonded directly to a plywood roof
deck or even Installed with a perimeter bond only In some commercial applications they are installed with a layer of river rock on
top for ballast
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I Tile Roofing
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yo u're u nsure.
] igsavv
Trowe l
D iamo nd saw b lade
Ca ulk gun
3011 felt paper
Icc and wa te r sh ie ld
Na il ers (2 x 6, 2 x 3,
2 x 2)
%" roofing nails
Roofing nails
Sa nd
Port la nd cement
Plastic ce m e nt
Cement mortar
Type M
Ti le
Bird stop s
Plumhing vents
Air ve nts
Boofing sea la nt
Pee l-and-s tick
flash ing
Plastic ce me nt
drip edge {pages 72 to 73} and valley flashing {page 75}. Nail
2 x 6 lumber on the edge over all ridges and hips
Place gable tile over the 2 x 2s along the rake ends of the
roof, overhanging the front of the roof by 3". Nail in place, uSing
two '!i" roofing nails per tile. Overlap tiles by 3" . Note: Be sure
to use left gable tiles for the left side and right gable tiles for
the right side.
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Starting on the left side of the roof, place the first field
tile over the gable ti le and 2 x 3 nailer. Align the end of the
field tile with the end of the gable tile. Nail In place with two
nails. Install the first course of tiles the same way, placing them
over the bird stops. Tip: TO ensure alignment, tie a string across
the end of the first gable tiles. Set the tiles flush with the string.
Move the strmg to align subsequent rows.
least 4" up the wall and a minimum of 6" along the roof. Turn
up the outside edge of the flashing 1y," . Install counter flashing
over the pan flashing. Note: The top edge of the counter
flashing must be installed under the wall siding or placed in the
mortar between bricks in the chimney. The flashing may still be
present from the old roof
flashing. Set the tile over the nailer and nail it in place.
Center ridge tiles over the hips and peak. Apply a small
amount of plastic cement on the nose of each ridge tile.
Overlap the tiles for a 16" exposure, plaCing the tile over the
plastiC cement on the previous tile. Nail the ridge tiles uSing
two nails per tile. Fill the gaps beneath ridge tiles with mortar
(inset photol.
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Installing
Siding
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In this chapter:
Siding Tools
& Mate rials
Removing Siding
Replacing
Wall Sheathing
Housewrap
Vinyl Siding
Lap Siding
Wood Shakes
& Shingles
Board & Batten Siding
Log Cabin Siding
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Tools for wood and fiber-cement siding include circular saw (AI. miter saw (B), T-bevel (e), jigsaw (D), level (E), coping saw (F),
handsaw (G), utility knife (HI. hammer (II. caulk gun (J), chalk line (K), folding tape measure (L), tape measure (M), and line level (N).
Tools for vinyl siding include circular saw (AI, nail slot punch (BI, caulk gun (CI, framing square (DI, zip tool (EI, utility knife (FI,
hammer (GI, aviation SniPS (HI, tape measure (I),level (JI, and chalk line (KI.
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I Removing Siding
lthough it's so me tim es possib le to install new
siding over old if th e old siding is so lid and firm ly
attached to the hOllse, in most cases it's better to
re move th e s iding, espec iall y if it's damaged. Taking
oFf th e old sid ing a llO\.vs YOLI to s tart w ith a flat ,
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C halk li ne
Pry bar
Sheathin g
2x4
Deck screws
(3",2Y4")
Dril l
Measure the opening, making sure the vertical cuts fall over
framing members. From exterior-rated sheathing, cut a patch
that's %" smaller than the opening in all directions.
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I Housewrap
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Ham me r
Cap nail s
Utility knife
(2" or 3")
hou sewrap tape
Ta pe d ispe nse r
Ho usewra p
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at the Sill. Pull the sill and Jamb flashing over the housewrap.
Be careful not to slice the nailing flanges and windowsills when
cutting the housewrap.
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I Vinyl Siding
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sim ple, with eac h row locking onto the lip of the
un derlyin g course, the n na iled alo ng t he to p .
T here a re a co up le of key factors tha t wi ll make
or brea k you r s id ing project. Fi rst, t he sheathing must
be straig ht and sol id befo re t he siding is app lied .
T he siding will on ly look as straight and smoot h as
the wa ll it's on. Second , determ ine how the sidi ng
Zip-lock tool
Snap lock punc h
Ca u lk gun
Vin yl sid ing
J-e hanne l
Corner posts
Unders ill
Starter strip
Na ils
C u tting table
SClfety glasses
Silicone ca ulk
Vinyl siding can look very similar to wood lap siding, but it doesn't require regular upkeep. Vinyl can be installed on any type and
style of house.
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Place the top edge of the starter strip along the chalk
line and nail every 10" . Nail In the center of the slots and
don't nail light to the house. Keep a y," gap between
strips, and leave space at the corners for a W gap
between starter striPS and corner posts.
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Snap the locking leg on the bottom of the first panel onto
the starter strip, making sure it's securely locked In place.
Keep a %" gap between the end of the panel and the corner
post. Nail the panel a minimum of every 16" on center. Don't
drive the nails tight. Note. This installation shows a vinyl siding
underlayment in place.
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Place the second row over the first. snapping the locking
leg into the lock of the underlying panels. Leave %" gap at
corners and J-channels. Install subsequent rows, staggering
seams at least 24" unless separated by more than three rows.
Check every several rows for level. Make adjustments in slight
increments, If necessary.
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position the panel below the window and mark the edges
of the window, allOWing for a %" gap. Place a scrap piece of
siding alongside the window and mark the depth of the notch,
keeping a V;' gap. Transfer the measurement to the panel,
mark the notch, and cut it out. Create tabs on the outside face
every 6" using a snap lock punch. Install the panel, locking the
tabs into the undersill.
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the window and mark it. use a scrap piece of siding to mark
the depth of the cut. Transfer the measurement to the full
panel and cut the opening. Fit the cut edge into the !-Channel
above the window, lock the panel in place, and nail it.
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Cut the last piece of siding to fit the gable peak. Drive a
single aluminum or stainless steel fi nish nail through the top
of the panel to hold it in place. This is the only place where
you will facenail the siding.
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Follow the exact nailing sequence
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For the third course, measure from the right alignment line
of the second panel in the second row to the corner post, and
subtract %". Cut a panel to this size, removing the right edge.
Install the panel, aligning the left side flange with the right
alignment line. Install remaining rows, following step 6 for even
rows and step 7 for odd rows. Cut panels to fit the opposite
corner and abut doors, leaving a %" gap .
18 on page 124. Make a nail slot every 8" along the cut edge of
the panels, using a nail slot punch. set the panel in place. Drive
nails through the slots at an angle. The J-channel should hide
the nail heads.
Measure the height for the last row of panels under the
eaves, keeping a %" gap for movement. Rip the panels to size.
Create nail slots every 8" along the cut edge. Install the panels,
and nail through the slots.
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I Lap Siding
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groove, beve l, and shipl<J p, but the most pop ula r is lap
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marks fall on the studs (see pages 116 to 117). Starting at the
lowest corner of the house, snap a level line at the bottom of
the wall where the siding will begin. The siding should cover
the sill plate but stay above grade and concrete surfaces.
Install a corner trim board flush with the outside wall and
flush with the chalk line at the bottom. Keep nails 1" from each
end and 3f," from the edges. Drive two nails every 16". Overlap
a second trim board on the adjacent side, aligning the edge
with the face of the first board, and nail in place.
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every 16".
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Option: Rather than install the trim first. wait until after the
siding is in place. Then, nail the trim directly over the siding.
Make sure the nails are long enough to penetrate through the
siding and sheathing and into the studs by at least 1".
soffits. Butt the frieze boards against the corner trim, and drive
two nails every 16" into studs.
house. Cut thiS angle on the end of a frieze board, and install
under the soffits.
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Install wood lath along the base of the walls, Align the
bottom edge of the lath with the chalk line and nail in place
using 6d nails. Keep the lath %" from the corner trim. Tip:
Rather than buying lath, rip panels of wood or fiber-cement
siding to 1'h"-wide strips, and use them as lath.
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For windows, slide the siding panel against the bottom window trim. Mark the panel y," from the outside edges of the side trim .
Place a scrap piece of siding next to the window trim at the proper overlap. Mark the depth of the cut y." below the bottom trim.
Transfer the measurement to the siding panel and cut it to fit Install the cutout panel around the window. Do the same at the top of
the window.
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Frieze
Rip the last row of panels to fit y." below the frieze boards
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Keep the panels y." from the rake boards, and nail them
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C halk gun
Sha kes or shingles
Cedar trim boards
(2 x 2, I x 3,
I x 4)
Na il s
30 11 felt pa pe r
Stap les
Sea ler
Flexi ble ca ulk
Wood shakes and shingles are commonly used as siding for Victorian and Cape Cod-style houses, although they can be used
on any type of house to create a rustic look.
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beneath the overlap-divide the wall height by the number of proposed rows. The
goal is to find an exposure measurement that can be multiplied by a whole number
to equal the wall height- a 120" wall can have twelve rows with a 10" exposure, for
example. Create a story pole on a straight 1 x 3 by making a series of marks equal
to the exposure. Tip: It's best for rows to align with the tops and bottoms of doors
and windows.
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Cut and install the tops of shingles over windows and doors.
Align the tops with adjacent shingles on either side of the door
or window.
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Measure and cut the last row of shingles to fit under the
horizontal eaves. Leave the recommended gap between
shingles and soffits. Nail the shingles in place.
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4-ft. leve l
Paintbrus h
Cedar lumber ( I X 10, I X 3)
1 X 3 nailing strips
2x4
8d a nd 10d co rros ion resistant box nai ls
Drip ca ps
6 d ga lvanized box nai ls
Sca le r
Ca ulk
The board and batten siding on the second level offers vertical, parallel lines that are juxtaposed against the horizontal siding
on the lower level. The effect is a contrasting exterior that uses multiple colors.
Cut a piece of drip cap to size to fit over the window using
tin Snips. Set the drip cap in place so the bottom lip is over the
jamb extension. Nail the drip cap In the upper corners using 6d
galvanized nails. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each window and door.
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of the wall where you want to start the siding. Make sure it's
below the nailing strips. Install a straight 2 x 4 flush with the
chalk line to use as a temporary ledger. Tip: Don't cut a/l boards
to size at the start of a wall. The distance from the ledger to the
soffits can change, which can impact the length of the boards.
Wood spacer
Nail "handle"
for spacer
removal
Cut the next board to size and set In place on the ledger.
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Position a scrap board under the window, keeping the
proper gap from the last Installed board . Mark the scrap
board y," past the outside edge of the side Jamb. Use this
measurement to mark the cutout on the board you marked
in step 8. Cut out the window opening uSing a jigsaw
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12
When starting a new wall, place the first board over the
edge of the last installed board on the adjacent wall. Nail the
board In place.
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not
Hamme r
Level
Cap nails
Left- and right-
C halk line
C hi sel
Hot-dipped
Tape measure
Drill
4-ft. level
Cau lk gun
side co rn e rs
ga lva ni ze d siding
Ji gsaw
M ite r saw or s liding
com pou nd sa\v
T-heve l
Paintbrush
Log cabin sid ing
Cedar or pine
(2 x 2s, 2 x 4s,
2 x 6s)
House\vrap
This house isn't really a log cabin, but you'd never know It from the outside. The log cabin siding provides the charm and
realism of an actual log home.
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2 x 4 casmo. -
1fa" gap
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Set the siding back in place along the chalk line flush
wi th the corner. Fasten it to the wall with two siding nails at
each stud location. Drive the first nail 1y/ from the bottom
edge, and the second nail3 to 4" above that Cut the next
piece to reach the opposite corner, butt it against the first
piece, and install.
Pass corner
Butt corner
Left side
Right side
y . 'Ii TYYl
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C;dl 18004"
Place the second row of siding over the first, setting the groove over the lip of the siding below Offset Joints between rows
by at least two studs. Keep a %" gap between the siding and Inside corners. Install remaining courses the same way. Tip: There are
left-side and right-side corner pieces. Be sure to use the correct piece for each corner Start the siding on a wall that has a "butt"
corner, then overlap it with a "pass" on the adjacent side. For a butt corner, the end of the siding is flush with the corner A pass
corner extends past the corner to overlap siding on the adjacent wall.
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For hose spigots and other small wall protrusions that you
don't frame around, drill a hole in the siding at the proper
location, then place the siding over the object. To keep the hole
as small as possible, you may need to remove the protrusion,
then reinsert it after the siding IS in place.
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13
15
16
For the top row, measure the distance from the bottom of
the lip of the last Installed row of siding to the eaves. Subtract
%" and rip siding to this measurement. Nail the siding in place
under the eaves.
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the roof angle. Cut the ends of the siding at this angle, then
install along the gable.
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Finishing Walls
with Masonry
T
u
a heav
he t hO lluo h t of heft in o
J ro ck or m ix in 0o batch
after batc h of st ucco mix may sound like m iserabl e
work for tho se w ho have neve r tri e d a masonry project ,
but in real ity masonry is n't as difficult as it may seem .
In fact, all it may take is a das h of bric k Of veneered
In this chapter:
Masonry Tools & Materials
Brick
Veneer Stone
Mortarless Brick Veneer
Stucco
Cement
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154
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M
Using the right tools for your masonry projects make the job much easier and will save a lot of time. The most common tools for
masonry siding projects such as brick, stone, and stucco are as follows: mortar bag (A) for applying clean lines of mortar and grout;
inside corner tool (8) for shaping and siding inside corners of concrete; outside corner tool (e) for shaping and forming outside
corners of concrete; whisk broom (D) for applying different finishes and textures to concrete; mortar hawk (E), also known as
mortarboard, for holding mortar while laying brick, block, or stone; wood flat (F) for flat application of latex or stucco; jointing tools
(G, H, I, J)' also known as jointers, for forming joints in brick, block, or stone are available in different sizes and shapes to match your
speCific joint width; wide-mouth nippers (K) for cutting stone; aviation snips (L) for cutting stucco lath; groover (M) for forming joints
in concrete slabs or treads in steps; edger (N) for shaping and forming concrete edges; mason's hammer (0) for setting or cutting
brick, block, or stone; mason's trowel (P) for mixing and moving mortar; hand maul (0) for breaking up concrete and tapping bricks
or stone into place In mortar; square-end trowel (R) for pressing mortar into lath .
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I Brick
B
30 m il PVC
roll fl as hin g
Corrugated meta l
wa ll ties
Brickmold for
sill extens ions
S ill-nos ing trim
Type N mortar
Bricks
%-di a. co tton rope
Rim joist
4s
% X 4 lag sc rews
II
and washe rs
2x2
Lead sleeve a ncho rs
A ngle iron for metal
s he lf su pports
Set the metal shelf onto the temporary supports. Mark the
location of the center web of each block onto the vertical
face of the shelf Remove the shelf and drill %" -dia. holes
for lag screws at the web marks. Set the shelf back onto the
temporary supports and outline the predrilled holes on the
blocks. Remove the shelf and drill holes for the masonry
anchors Into the foundation uSing a masonry bit. Drive
masonry anchors into the holes.
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158
13
in the field . Embed the wall ties into the mortar beds as you
reach them. Use corner blocks and a mason's string to verify
the alignment, and check frequently with a 4-ft. level to make
sure the veneer is plumb.
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laying the rowlock bricks with the cut ends against the wall.
Apply a layer of mortar to the bottom of each rowlock brick,
then press the brick up against the sheathing with the top
edge following the slope of the windowSills.
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I Veneer Stone
I
adhes ion betwee n the stone and the \,va ll. The
c ha llenge is to arrange th e stones so that large an d
Drill
I Y2" (minimum )
ga lva ni zed
roofi ng na ils or
W hee lbarrow
H oe
Sq u a re~en d
me tal lath
trowel
C ircu lar saw
2 x 4 lum ber
Wide-mouth nippers
h eavy-duty st apl es
or mason's
hammer
Du st ma sk
Level
Joint ing too l
lv lorta r bag
W hi sk broom
Spray bottle
(op ti ona l)
4". Nailor staple lath every 6" Into the wall studs and midway
between studs. Nalls or staples should penetrate 1" into the
studs. paper and lath must extend at least 16" around corners
where veneer is installed.
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You can hide cut edges that are well above or below eye
level simply by rotating a stone. If an edge remains visible, use
mortar to cover. Let the mortar cure for 24 hours, then remove
the 2 x 4 and stakes, taking care not to dislodge any stones.
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%11 pl ywood
Furrin g strips
Flas hin g
Self-adh es ive
wa te rproof
me mbrane (1 x 3,
I x 4, I x 6)
Sc rap 2 x 4
Corros ion- res istant
\vood screws
(111 0 x 2W',
# IOx4 ")
Outside corner st rips
Sta rter strip s
Venee r bricks
Outside corner blocks
Inside co rn e r blocks
Windows ill block
Co nst ruction adh esive
Exterior-grade ca ulk
on the ground and secure with your foot. Drill through the
notch in the top portion of the brick, holding the drill bit at 90
to the ground.
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rap
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Position the starter strip at the chalk line with the flange
beneath the ends of the fUrring strips. Do not overlap corner
strips. At inside corners, cut back the starter strip to so It falls
3%" short of adjacent walls. Level the strip, then secure to the
framing with #10 x 4" corrosion-resistant wood screws at each
furring location.
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At each furring strip, hold bricks flat against the wall and
secure to the framing with #10 x 2%" screws. Drive screws
until the head touches the brick. Do not overtigh ten .
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I Stucco
P
Grade D
building pa pe r
Stapl er
H<:Imme r
Level
Ce ment m ixer
H eavy-duty staples
Wh ee lbarrow
Self-furr ing
Mortar hawk
Sq ua re-end trowe l
Raking tool
Darby
o r sc reed boa rd
Wood float
Stucco Systems
Stud
Insulation
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stucco for the brown coat (or base coat for two-coat system)
and apply it in a 3/8" -thick layer. use a straight board or a darby
to screed the surface so it's flat and even . When the stucco
has lost its sheen, float it with a wood trowel to roughen the
surface. Moist-cure the coat for 48 hours as directed.
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I Surface-bonding Cement
S
Iv l ortar hawk
Ca ulk gun
Surface
bonding cement
Co ncrete
acrylic fortifie r
Square-end trowe l
T in t (optiona l)
Groover
Silicone ca ul k
Bucket
W hee l barrow
Mix small batches of dry surface bonding cement, water, and concrete acryliC fortifier according to the manufacturer's
instructions until you get a feel for how much coating you can apply before it hardens. An accelerant in the cement causes the mix
to harden quickly- within 30 to 90 minutes, depending on weather conditions. The cement can be tinted before application.
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I
Installing
Exterior Trim
Details
S
YO LI
embark on
it deserves.
In this chapter:
Soffits & Vents
Aluminum Soffits
Aluminum Fascia
Wood Soffits
New Vents
Vinyl Gutters
Seamless Gutters
Wrapping Posts & Beams
Finishing Cornice & Gable
Brickmold
Decorative Trim
Custom Shutters
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I Determining
Ventilation Requirements
sufficient airflow prevents heat buildup in your attic, and it helps protect your roof from damage caused by condensation
or Ice. A typical ventilation system has vents in the soffits to admit fresh air, which flows upward beneath the roof sheathing and
exits through the roof vents.
I Types of vents
Roof vents can be added near the ridge line when you need
to increase outtake ventilation. Fixed roof vents are easy to
install and have no mechanical parts that can break down.
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I Aluminum Soffits
O
ShO\'\'5
how to completely
SUI~PO'"
F-cha nncl
(mou nt ing chan nel )
I W' a luminum
trim nai ls
16d co m mo n nCl ils
Na ilin g st ri ps
Drip edge
2!;4" deck scrc\vs
8d box nails
S u bfascia, if nec ded
(2 X 4, I X 8,
or 2 X 8)
Install a new soffit system if your old system has failed, or if pests have infested the open eaves areas of your roof
overhang. A complete soffit system consists of fabricated fascia covers, soffit panels (nonventilated or ventilated), and support
channels that hold the panels at the sides of your house. Most soffit systems sold at building centers are made of aluminum.
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4
T-channel
Du Pol
At corners, cut a 2 x 4 to fit between the house and the
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I Aluminum Fascia
F
Chalk line
Fascia
A luminu m trim nail s
I How to Install
Aluminum Fascia
2
a
Slide the cut edge of the fascia behind the drip edge. Place
the bottom lip over the soffits. Make sure the fascia IS tight
against the soffits and against the subfascia, then nail through
the lip into the subfascia. Nail approximately every 16" at a
V-groove location in the soffits.
TO overlap fascia panels, cut the ridge on the lip of the first
panel 1" from the end using aviation snips. Place the second
panel overthe first, overlapping the seam by 1". Nail the fasc ia
in place.
At outside corners, cut the lip and top edge of the first panel
1" from the end . Place a piece of wood 1" from the end, and
bend the panel to form a 900 angle. Install the panel at the
corner. Cut a 45 angle in the lip of the second panel. Align the
end of this panel with the corner, overlapping the fllst panel.
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For inside corners, cut and bend the first panel back 1" from
the end to make a tab. Install the panel. On the second panel,
cut a 45 angle in the lip. Slide the panel over the first panel,
butting the end against the adjacent fascia. Nail the panel
in place.
Install soffit panels to close off the area between the fascia
cover and the exterior wall (see pages 184 to 185).
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I Wood Soffits
W
Hamm e r
C ircu lar saw
Level
C halk line
Cau lk gun
Pa intbru sh
D ril l
2 X 2 lum be r
Acry li c latex cau lk
Vents
Prime r
Pa int
Ji gsaw
%" ply\,v ood
l 6d box na ils
6d corrosion ~ resistan t
na il s
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I New Vents
I
f you need more vent i lat ion for yo ur attic, but you
don 't want to re place your soffits or e m bark on a
roofi ng projec t, yo u ca n ad d ve nt s to yo ur exist ing
Hamme r
C halk lin e
C aulk gun
Pry bar
Drill
Jigsaw
Utility knife
Rubb er gas ket na il s
Roo f cement
Stain less stee l
sc revvs
Soffit ve nt cove rs
Roof ve nt s
Siliconi zed
ac ry lic ca ulk
Draw a cutout for the soffit vent cover on the soffit panel.
Center the vents between the fascia and the side of the house.
The cover outline should be y." smaller on all Sides than the
soffit vent cover.
Drill a starter hole, then cut the vent openings with a jigsaw
Caulk the flanges of the vent cover. Screw the vent cover to
the soffit. Tip: For visual effect, install new vent covers with the
louvers pointing in the same direction
Ridge pole
Mark the location for the roof vent by driving a nail through
the roof sheathing. Center the nail between rafters 16" to 24"
from the ridge pole.
Center a vent cover over the nail on the outside of the roof.
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I Vinyl Gutters
I
Dra in pipes
C onnec tors
Fittings
Hange rs
Mark a point at the high end of each gutter run, 1" from
the top of the fascia . Snap chalk lines that slope 'Ii" per 10 ft .
toward downspouts. For runs longer than 35 ft., mark a slope
from a high point in the center toward downspouts at each end.
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I Seamless Gutters
S
be unscrewed later.
hex-drive bit
Ca ulk gu n
Chalk line
Ham me r
T in snips
Hacksaw
Gutters
Zip screws
Gutter sealant or
silico ne ca ulk
Hange rs
Gutter outlets
Downspouts
End caps
Elbows
Hange rs
Dovmspout brackets
End box
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Bas ic ha nd tools
Finis h lumber
Siding nail s
Pl ywood strip s
Inner beam
wrap board
Side board
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Bottom
Position each strip next to a board cut the same size as the
inner beam wrap. The difference in length between the side
board and the bottom board should equal the distance of the
beam overhang at the post. Preassemble the bottom board
and side board by driving 8d finish nails at the butt JOint,
making sure to keep the jOint square. Attach the assembly to
the beam so the free end of the bottom board forms a butt
jOint with the Inner beam wrap board.
cut boards for wrapping the posts so they span from the post
bottoms to the beam bottoms. For a 4 x 4 post, two 1 x 4s and
two 1 x 6S per post can be used. Nail a 1 x 6 to the front of the
post overhanging %" on the outside edge. Nail a 1 x 4 to the
outer face of the post butted against the 1 x 6.
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Plyvvood
Fi ni sh-gra de lum be r
Cove mo ldi ng
Nails
Cau lk
The cornice and gable are finished to match the Siding and
trim on your house. use plywood or finish-grade lumber to
make the cornice, and use siding that matches your house
for the gable trim . Caulk seams at the peak of the gable, and
between the fascia boards and the cornice (inset).
Test-fit the cornice pieces over the ends of the porch gable,
then install with 3d finish nails driven Into the ends of the
beams, and 4d nails driven up through the ends of the cornice
pieces and Into the underside of the gable fascia. Use a nail
set to embed the heads of the nails below the surface of the
wood, being careful not to split the cornice pieces.
Measure the dimensions of the area covered by the gable sheathing on the house. If you have installed fascia and frieze
boards, measure from the bottom of the frieze boards. Add 2" of depth to the area to make sure that siding will cover the edge of
the ceiling once the ceiling and soffits are installed. Snap a horizontal chalk line near the bottom of the gable sheathing to use as a
reference line for installing the siding.
Mark a cutting line that matches the slope of the roof onto
the end of one piece of siding. Use a framing square or a
speed square to mark the slope line. Option: Position a scrap
board on the horizontal chalk line on the gable sheathing and
mark the points where the edges of the board intersect with
the frieze board. connect the points to establish the slope line.
Cut the siding or scrap board on the slope line and use it as
a template to mark siding for cutting. Cut the bottom siding
board to length.
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I Brickmold
B
I How to Replace
Damaged Brickmold
Caul k gun
Brickmold
Drip edge
j Od exterior
cas ing Il<:l il s
Caulk
Synthetic Brickmold ~
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Seal the brickmold_ Make sure the drip edge is tight against
the top brick mold, then apply clear paintable silicone caulk
along the top of the dnp edge and along the outside edge of
the side brickmold where it meets the siding. Fill the nail holes
with caulk, and touch up these spots with paint.
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I Decorative Trim
f you are fortunate e nough to live in a ninetee nth -
exteri or trim can be. W het her theirs \vas a Stic k, Quee n
Anne, Gothi c, or Roman esq ue, our fore bea rs measured
th e ir statu s, in part, by ado rn ing th e ir homes \vi th a ll
sorts of fi nery: fan cy ga ble ends, bracke ts and corbels,
fretwo rk, keystoncd door and window su rrounds ,
cornices, su nbu rsts, a nd miles of run ni ng mo ldi ng.
Most of these trim deta il s we re made of wood ,
\vhic h mea ns eve ntually you' ll need to re pa ir or
rep lace t he m . Fortu nate ly, th ere a re num e rous
preservation so urces fo r histor ic trim wo rk, and so me
This Painted Lady's entryway is more than just a front door- it's a work of art. thanks to decorative trim details.
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Trim Materials
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I Custom Shutters
T
Tip
Strap hinge
and pintle
deck sc rews
Straightedge
(I Y.!", 3 ")
C ircular saw
Pai nt
Dri ll
Wood glue
J x 8 tongue an d
groove lu mber
Ga lvanized
Pipe clam ps
Paintbru sh
Ium ber
cut four cleats 3" shorter than the shutter Width from 1 x 4
exterior-grade lumber. Also cut four end pieces, mitering the
ends at 45'. Bevel all edges that will not butt another piece
uSing a router and chamfer bit
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set the top hinge on the pintle. Support the shutter until
both hinges are attached. Align the lower pintle with the lower
hinge, and attach it with 3" galvanized screws. Repeat steps
7 and 8 for the other shutter. Note: Hinge installation may
vary due to hinge style and window design. Always follow
manufacturer's directions.
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Painting &
Staining Siding
E
In this chapter:
Tools & Materials
Identifying Exterior Paint Problems
Preparing t o Paint
Applying Primer & Paint
Using Paint-Spraying Equipment
Staining Siding
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Tools for applying paint include roller and sleeve with %"
nap (A), corner roller (B), roller with %" nap (e), 4" paintbrush
(D)' 3" paintbrush (E), 2" sash brush (F), 3"-wide roller (G).
Note: All brushes shown have synthetic bristles for use with
latex-based paint.
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Estimating Paint ~
TO estimate the amount of
paint you need for one coat:
Tools for paint removal include V, sheet finish sander (A), drill with wire-wheel
attachments (B), V. sheet palm sander Ie), heat gun (D), caulk gun (E), steel wool IF), wire
brushes IGI, stiff-bristle brush IHI, sanding blocks (I), paint scraper IJ), paint zipper IK),
painter's 5-in-1 tool (L), detail scraper (M), and putty knife (N).
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wo e nem ies work aga inst pai nted su rfacesmo isture and age. A sim ple leak or a fa iled
va por barri e r inside th e house ca n ru in eve n th e
fines t pa int jo b. If YO LI no ti ce sig ns of paint fa ilu re,
suc h as bliste ri ng or peeling, take ac ti o n to correct
th e pro b le m rig ht away. If t he s urface da mage is
discove red in time, yo u may be able to correct it
w it h just a little bit of tou c h-up pa intin g.
EvaJu3tin g t he painted s urfaces of yo ur house
ca n help you identify prob lems with sid ing, trim ,
roofs, a nd mo istu re barr ie rs. The pictures o n these
two pages sho\-\' th e mos t com mo n for ms of p<:I int
Sli fe
to fix any
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I Preparing to Paint
T
do, the smoot her the final fin ish will be and the longer
it \,viil last.
For the smoo th est finish, sand all t he \,vay dmvn
to th e bare wood \vith a power sa nd er. For a less
t ime-consum ing (but rou gher) fini s h, scrape off any
loose paint, then spot-sa nd roug h areas. You ca n use
pressure washing to remove some of the flaking paint,
but by itself, pressu re was hi ng won't create a smooth
surface fo r painting.
Sander
Sanding block
Putty knife
Stiff-bristle brush
Wire brush
Steel woo l
Coarse abrasive pad
Drill
\JVire-\vheel a ttachment
Ca u lk gu n
Heat gun
Proper respira tory
protection
Sandpaper (80-,
120-, I 50-grit)
Putty
Paintahle
siliconized caulk
J\!I uriatk acid
Sea lant
Use a heat gun to loosen thick layers of old paint. Aim the
gun at the surface, warm the paint until it starts to bubble, then
scrape the paint as soon as it releases.
Inspect all surtaces for cracks, rot, and other damage. Mark
affected areas with colored pushpins or tape. Fill the holes and
cracks with epoxy wood filler.
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Fill cracks in siding and gaps around window and door trim
with paintable siliconized acrylic caulk.
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Prime r
Hou se paint
Trim paint
C leanup mater ials
Trim and tapered sash brushes, which are 2 to 3" wide, are
good for painting doors and trim, and for cutting in small areas.
Load your brush with the right amount of paint for the area
you're covering. Use a full load of paint for broad areas, a
moderate load for smaller areas and feathering strokes, and a
light load when painting or working around trim.
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paint the broad faces of the siding boards With a 4" brush
uSing the painting technique shown on page 222. Working
down from the top of the house, paint as much surface as you
can reach without leaning beyond the sides of the ladder.
Paint the siding all the way down to the foundation, working
from top to bottom. Shift the ladder or scaffolding, then paint
the next section . Tip: Paint up to the edges of end caps and
window or door trim that will be painted later
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Hand pu mp sprayer
I Cleaning Tips
225
Utili ty knife
Spray equipment
Pa int
Safety glasses
Respirator
paint sprayers allow you to cover large areas of siding and trim ,n a short amount of time. They also make it easier to paint areas
that are hard to reach with a brush or roller
and other detachable Items that you don't want painted. Turn
off power before disconnecting power to fixture.
and debris. MIX the paint together in a 5-gal. bucket. Fill the
sprayer container
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the paint along each side of the doors and windows, applying
the paint evenly.
Hold the spray gun perpendicular to the house, approximately 12" from the wall. Start painting near the top of the wall, close
to a corner. Move your entire arm, rather than just the wrist, In a steady side-to-side motion. Do not wave your arm in an arc. Start
your arm movement. then start the gun .
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Spray the paint in an even motion, being careful not to tilt the gun. As you sweep your arm back and forth, overlap each coat
of paint by 20 to 30 percent, working your way down the wall. When stopping, release the trigger before discontinuing your motion.
hardware from the door, such as handles and locks. If the door
contains glass, you can either tape it off, or allow paint to get
on the glass and then scrape It off with a razor after it's dry.
229
I Staining Siding
S
soar.
syntheti c bru sh. Oil -based sta ins are usually ap plied
wit h a nat u ral-b ri stl e brush.
,-\lork in sma ll sec ti ons at a tim e. Comp lete a n
e ntire le ngth of boa rd without stoppin g in th e midd le .
Unlike pa in t, stain ca n darke n or leave streaks if you go
back over an area after it dries. Save the trim until the
e nd , th e n stain it separatel y to ge t an eve n cove rage.
Sta inin g req uires the sa m e ca reful pre parati on
"vork as pa int ing. T he surface m Llst be deeln a nd
Exterior wood stain enhances color and protects wood. It requires renewing every 2 to 4 years.
C loth s
S tain
Solid-color
stain
Semi-transparent
stain
Transparent
wood finish
231
Roofing &
Siding Repairs
M
In this chapter:
Inspecting & Repairing a Roof
Cleaning Roofs
Evaluating Siding & Trim
Repairing Siding
Repairing Masonry Walls
Repairing Stucco Walls
Repairing Wood Fascia & Soffits
Repairing Gutters
Repairing Trim
233
Trmve!
Flat pry bar
Ha m me r
Utility knife
Cau lk gun
Rep lacem ent
flashing
Replacem ent
shingles
Roofin g ceme nt
Roo fin g nai ls
Plywood
Double- headed nail s
Rubber gasket nails
Ice dams occur when melting snow refreezes near the eaves,
causing Ice to back up under the shingles, where It melts onto
the sheathing and seeps into the house.
235
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237
238
Install all but the top shingle with nails, then apply
above the repair area. Cut new pieces for the lowest course,
leaving a %" gap between pieces. Nail replacements In place
with ring-shank Siding nails. Fill in all but the top course In the
repair area.
239
ste p e nsu res that roofi ng felt isn't yo u r roof's only line
of d efe nse if the meta l lea ks in t he future. Thi rd , you' ll
ins tal l nev'! \IV-s tyle al umin um va ll ey flashing, w hi c h
will never co rrode. F in a lly, th e original shin gles a re
laced back into plaee ove r th e flas hin g and cu t bac k
to leave t he flashing area parti a lly exposed.
Metal seamer
Chalk line
Self-ad hesive
u nderlayment
membrane
Alumin um W -s tyle
valley Hash ing
Roofin g nai ls
Damaged valley flashing can be patched for temporary leak stoppage, but you should replace it completely as soon as you can.
break their self-seal strip, and pry the nails free. Shingles are
generally held in place with eight nalls- four from the shingle
above and four above the tabs. Slide the shingles out and stack
them in order so they'll be easier to replace later. Remove
enough shingles to completely expose the valley flashing.
from the ridge to the eave with the paper backing facing
down . You can use granulated or bare membrane for this
application . Cut the membrane off the roll so it overlaps the
eave and ridge.
pry off the old flashing and remove all nails. Sweep the
valley area thoroughly, clearing off all of the debris on the roof
deck. Inspect the roofing felt and decking surfaces. If the felt
is torn or the decking is deteriorated from moisture, replace It
now (For more on replacing sheathing, see pages 68 to 69.)
(continued)
Hoofillg & Sidillg Hepairs
24 1
Slip the shingles back into position along one edge of the
flashing from eave to ridge. Renail the shingles to the roof deck
using the same nailing pattern as you would when installing
them new
243
Cut the new flashing to fit, and apply roofing cement to all
unexposed edges. Slip the flashing In place, making sure it's
overlapped by the flashing above and overlaps the flashing
and shingle below.
I Cleaning Roofs
I
I gal. of liqu id
poo l chlorine
Liquid
d ish detergent
245
j
I
247
I Repairing Siding
a mage to s id ing is fa irl y c ommo n, but fo rtun a te ly,
Ha mme r
Straightedge
Tape meas u re
U t i lity knife
Pai ntbrush
Epoxy wood f il ler
Epoxy glue
G alvani zed ri ngshan k sid ing nails
Siliconi zed
ac rylic ca ulk
Roofing ceme nt
Z ip-loc k too l
30 11 felt paper
C hi sel
Sheath ing
Trowel
Scre\vdri ve rs
Hacksaw
C ircular saw
]igs mv
T ri m
\J\'ood preservati ve
Pri me r
Pa int o r sta in
N ail se t
M etal sandpaper
Stud fi nder
J -channel
Nailing strip
Vinyl and metal siding panels have a locking J-channel that fits over the bottom of the nailing strip on the underlying piece.
use a zip-lock tool (inset) to separate panels. Insert the tool at the seam nearest the repair area. Slide it over the !-Channel, pulling
outward slightly, to unlock the joint from the siding below
248
Insert siding nails in the nailing strip, then position the end
of a flat pry bar over each nail head. Drive the nails by tapping
on the neck of the pry bar with a hammer. Place a scrap piece
of wood between the pry bar and siding to avoid damaging the
siding. Slip the locking channel on the overlapping piece over
the nailing striP of the replacement piece. Tip: If the damaged
panel is near a corner, door, or window, replace the entire
panel This eliminates an extra seam
Trim the nailing tabs off the top replacement cap. Apply
roofing cement to ItS back. Slide the cap over the locking
channels of the Siding panels. Press the top cap securely
in place.
249
Make the cutout lines over the center of the framing members
on each side of the repair area, staggering the cuts to offset
the jOints. Tip: use an electronic stud finder to locate framing
members, or look for the nail heads.
Nail the new boards in place with siding nails, starting with
the lowest board in the repair area. At each framing member,
drive nails through the bottom of the new board and the top of
the board below. Tip: If you removed the bottom row of siding
nail a 1 x 2 starter strip along the bottom of the patch area.
251
be regraded to direc t
Wa t e r 3 \Vay
Masonry t rmve l
Jo in t ing too l
M ortar m ix
C o nc re te fo rt ifier
M ortm pigme nt
253
r . jI
.,
I ,.
Ca ulk gun
Dis posabl e
pa intbrush
P utty kn ife
Me ta l prime r
Stucco patching
compound
Bondi ng adh esive
Sq ua re-end trO\ve l
H a m me r
W hi s k broo m
Wi re brus h
iVl ason,), c hi se l
Aviatio n s n ips
Pry bar
Drill w ith masonry bit
Scratc hin g too l
,~ j~
Nle ta l prime r
Stucco mix
Maso n ry pa int
I Y2 1! roofi ng na ils
15# bu ilding pa pe r
Self- furring me ta l lath
Nlasonry caulk
Tint
Nle ta l s top bead
i!
Fill thin cracks in stucco walls with masonry caulk. Overfill
the crack with caulk and feather until it's flush with the stucco.
Allow the caulk to set then paint it to match the stucco.
Masonry caulk stays semlflexlble, preventing further cracking.
,
'"
Make a starter hole with a drill and masonry bit, then use
a masonry chisel and hammer to chip away stucco In the
repair area . Note: Wear safety glasses and a particle mask or
respirator when cutting stucco. Cut self-furring metal lath to
size and attach it to the sheathing using roofing nails. Overlap
pieces by 2". If the patch extends to the base of the wall,
attach a metal stop bead at the bottom
255
C ircu la r sm.v
Ji gsaw
Drill
Putty knife
Ham me r
F lat pry bar
Nai l set
C hi sel
Re place me nt
4d galva ni zed
casi ng nai ls
Ac rylic ca ulk
Ca ulk gun
Prim er
Paintbrus h
Pa int
materi als
Na iling strip s
Ga lvanized deck
Fascia and soffits close off the eaves area beneath the roof
overhang. The fascia covers the ends of rafters and rafter
lookouts, and provides a surface for attaching gutters. Soffits
are protective panels that span the area between the fascia
and the side of the house.
257
I Repairing Gutters
G
2 hacksa\v
Ca ul k gun
Pop rive t gun
Drill
Ham mer
Stiff-bri stl e brush
Putty kni fe
Steel woo l
Av iation sni ps
Leve l
Painthru sh
Trowe l
G arde n hose
C h a lk line
Wood sc rap s
Re plac e me nt
gutte r mate ri a ls
Si licon ized
acry li c caulk
Roofi ng ce ment
Nleta l fla sh ing
S hee t-me ta l sc rews
or pop rive ts
Gutter ha nge rs
Prime r a nd pa int
Gutte r patc hi ng kit
Gutte r gua rds
258
259
261
I Repairing Trim
S
Chi sel
C ircu lar $m'v
Na il set
Putty knife
Utility knife
Paintbrush
Flat pry bar
Ca ulk gun
Epoxy wood filIer
Epoxy gl ue
Ca ulk
1Od galva nized
casi ng nai ls
Ga lva ni zed rin g~
sha nk sid ing nails
Sa ndpape r
Pai nt
Building paper
Drip edge
Replac em ent t rim
263
I Conversion Charts
Lumber Dimensions
Nomina l - U.S.
Ix2
Ix3
Ix4
Ix5
Ix6
Ix7
Ix8
I x 10
I x 12
I ';' x 4
I ';' x 6
I ';' x 8
IV. x 10
IV. x 12
3f4 X ] 1/1
Metr ic
Nominal - U.S.
IY, x 4
V, x 6
IV, x 8
1'1, x 10
IV, x 12
2x 4
2x 6
2x 8
2 x 10
2 x 12
3x 6
4x 4
4x 6
11/. x 31/]
IV. X 5'1,
J1I~ x 71/.
nt. x 91/ .
1V. x 1]111
lV, X 3\12
]1/1 X 51/1
19x38mm
19x64mm
19 x 89 mm
19x114mm :
19x140mm
19x159mm I
19x184mm
19x235mm
19 x 286 mm
25x89mm
25xl40mm
25xl84mm
25x235mm
25x286mm
%X2Vl
Jil X 31/1
%X 41/1
%x 51/1
3f4 x 6\1.
%x ?If.
V. X 9V.
V. X 11 %
I X 3V,
I X 5V,
I x 7V.
I x 9V.
I x II ';'
Metric
32x89mm
32 x 140 mm
32 x 184 mm
32 x 235 mm I
32x286mm
38x89mm
38 x 140 mm
38 x 18 mm
38x235mm
38 x 286 mm
64 x 140 mm
89 x 89 mm
89 x 140 mm
]1/, X 7V.
] 1/1 X 9V.
I 1/2 X 11 1/.
21/1 X SVl
31/2 X 31J1
31/1 X 51/1
Metric Conversions
To Convert:
To :
Multi E l ~
Inches
Inches
Feet
Yords
S uare inches
5 uare lee t
29uore lords
Millimet"s
Centimeters
25.4
2.5
0.305
0.914
6.45
0.093
0.836
30.0
0.473 11m .0568)
0.946 11m . 1 136)
3.78S lime. 4.S46)
28.4
0.454
Ounces
Pints (U.S.)
(U.S.)
Gnllnns (U.S.)
Quor~
Meters
Meters
5 uare centimeters
5 uare meters
5 uare meters
Millilit"s
liters
liters
Liters
Ounces
Grams
Pounds
Kilograms
by :
To Conve rt:
To:
Multi ~ l y
Millimet",
Inches
Inches
Feet
Yords
0.039
0.39
3.28
109
0.155
10.8
1.2
.033
2.114 11m .176)
1.057 11m .088)
0.264 lime. 0.22)
0035
2.2
Centimeters
Meters
Met"s
5 uare centimeters
5 uore inches
5 ume meters
.?,guore met"s
Millilit"s
liters
lit"s
S uare feel
Sguore ords
Ounces
Pints (US)
Quorts (U.s.)
Gnllons (U.S.)
Liters
:GlOms
.lli.glOms
Ounces
Pounds
b y:
Screw
Size
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
#11
#12
.146 ('I.. )
V.
V.
V.
V.
%4
%4
V32
0/31
%4
V31
I/O(
1/16
3/0(
V.
V.
1/1 6
l/ 04
%4
1/16
1/16
%.
0/32
%1
l/ll
VB
VB
IV64
IV64
%
V,
V,
3/11>
'I.
'I.
'I,
VI.
%4
1/..
%1
0/1.
1/ 31
%,
%4
0/J1
1/6 4
%4
'I.
Adhesives
Uses
Characteristics
Type
Porous surfaces:
Wood (Indoors)
Poper
Two-part epoxy
Hot glue
White glue
Yellow glue
(corpenler's glue)
(yanoacrylate
(instant glue)
(onstrudion adhesive
Silicane sealant
lcoulkl
Strength: good
Drying time: bonds instantly; dries fully in 30 minutes
Resistance to heat: mellent
Resistance to moisture: good
Hazards: may irritate skin ond eyes
(Ieanu I solvent: soap ond woter (while still wet)
Strength: fair to good; very fle~ible bond
Drying time: 24 hours
Resistance 10 heal: good
Resistance to malsture: e~cellen t
Hazards: may irritate skin ond eyes
(Ieanu I solvenl: ocetone
Converting Temperatures
Convert deg"" Foh"nheit IFI 10 deg"" Celsius (0 by lollowing this simple 100mulo: Sublroct 32 hom the
Foh"nheit temperotu" "oding. Then, mulitply that number by 5/,. FOI example, 77F 32 = 45. 45 x 5/, = 25' (,
To convert deg"" Celsius to degrees Foh"nheil, multiply the Celsius temperotu" leading by 'I,. Then, odd 32.
FOI example, 25Cx 'Is = 45. 45 + 32 = 77F.
Clolh
Porous surfaces:
Wood (indoors)
Poper
Clolh
Smooth surfaces:
Gloss
Ceromics
Plastics
Metal
Porous surfaces:
Framing lumber
Plywood and paneling
Wallboard
Foam panels
Masonry
Porous surfaces:
Plastic lominotes
Plywood
Flooring
CIOIh
Smaath & porous surfaces:
Wood
Ceramics
Fibergloss
Plastics
Glass
Fahrenheit
Celsius
ss'
1S'
so'
10'
IS'
40'
10'
3S'
3D'
lS'
10'
IS'
S'
0'
Freezing
_so
_100
- fSO
10'
S'
- 20
0'
- 30
_2S0
Cml1'erSiOIl Charts
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I Resources
AGI Group, Inc.
8008236677
wwwdecorativeshutters.com
Midwest Lumber
8008626003
www.midwestlumberinc.com
Alside
800 9226009
wwwals ide.co m
Alcoa
888 ALC OA 123
wwwalcoa.com
Novabrik
8666782745
www.novabrik.com
CertainTeed Corporation
800 7828777
www.certainteed.com
ProtectoWrap
877 271 9661
www.protectowrap.com
Clay Tile
MCA Superior Clay Roof Tile
800 736622 1
www.mca-tile.com
800 3284624
www.davinciroofscapes.com
Dupont
800 44TYVEK
www.tyvek. com
Easy Heat. Inc.
800 5374732
www.easyheat.com
GAF Materials Corporation
9736283000
wwwgaf. com
James Hardie Siding products
8664-Hardie
wwwjameshardie.co m
La Habra Stucco
877 547 8822
www. lahabrastu cco.com
MCA Superior Clay RoofTile
800 7366221
www mca-til e.com
Metal Roofing Alliance
360 2756 164
www. metalroofing.com
Metalworks
800 3200 101
www metalworksroof. com
I Photography Credits
AGI Group
p. 209 (lower left & lower right) photos courtesy of AGI
Group
Alamy
p. 35 photo David Hoffman Photo Library, Alamy / www
alamy.com; 42 (left) photo Alamy / wwwalamy.com
Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc.
p. 11 (top left), 22- 23 (all), 26, 38, 44 (top), 47, 118,
183 (lower left) photos courtesy of Alcoa
Alside
p. 12 (all), 13 (lower), 21 (top), 36, 72,183 (middle right),
183 (middle right), 188 (lower left) photos courtesy
of Alside
Andrea Rugg
p. 6 (lower), 32 (lower), 37 photos Andrea Rugg
Beth Singer
p. 152 photo Beth Singer
CertainTeed, Corp.
p. 16, 24, 46 (lower left), 74 photos courtesy of Certain
Teed, Corp.
Clay Tile
p. 9 (lower). 30, 104 photos courtesy of Clay Tile
James Hardie
p. 140 photo courtesy of James Hardie Siding Products
Jessie Walker
p. 7 (top), 90, 134 photos Jessie Walker
Karen Melvin
p. 208 photo (top right) Karen Melvin
La Habra Stucco
p. 6 (top), 172 photos courtesy of La Habra Stucco
Monier Life
p. 31, 34 (top) photos courtesy of Monier Life
Novabrik
p. 8 (top), 43 (lower). 166 photos courtesy of Novabrik
Owens Corning
p. 11 (top right & lower). 43 (top), 162 photos courtesy of
Owens Corning
ProtectoWrap
p. 116 (top) photos courtesy of ProtectoWrap
Mark Samu
p. 60, 108 photos Mark Samu
Scot Zimmerman
p. 4, 40 (left), 190 (left) photos Scot Zimmerman
DaVinci
p. 10 (lower). 29 photos courtesy of DaVinci
FR Midwest
p. 9 (top right), 146 photos courtesy of FR Midwest
Gary Russ
p. 9 (top left) photo Gary Russ
GAF Materials, Corp.
p. 27, 70, 86, 96 photos courtesy of GAF Materials, Corp.
Istock
p. 13 photo (top) Jan Paul Schrage, Istock / www.istock.
com; 14 photo Istock / www.istock.com; 33 photo
Newton Page, Istock / wwwistock.com; 41 photo Greg
Nicholas, Istock / www.istock.com; 180 photo Istock /
www.istock.com; 204 photo Jyeshern Cheng, Istock /
www.istock.com; 210 photo / Frances Twitty, Istock /
www.istock.com
PllOtograpily Credits
267
I Index
A
replacing, 252-253
scoring & cutting bricks, 160-161
See a/so Mortarless brick veneer
Brushes for painting
choosing, 212, 221
cleaning, 224
using, 222
Buckling roof shingles, 235
Buckling siding, 247
C
Fall-arresting gear, 50
Fascia
about, 256
aluminum
installing, 188- 189
overview of, 188
identifying problems, 19
importance of, 12
painting, 223
repairing wood, 256
Fasteners for roofing, 65
Felt paper, 116
Fiber cement siding
advantages of, 31
installing
new, 128- 133
safety considerations when, 128
overview of, 43
tools & materials for, 110, 128
Fiberglass shingles, 76
Flashing
bending, 74, 75
estimating amount needed, 46
installing
asphalt shingles and, 79-82
cedar shakes/shingles and,
93-94
drip edge, 72-73
valley, 75
leaks and, 17,237
overview of, 74
replacing
step, 244
valley, 240-243
types of roof, 65
Dimensional shingles, 26
Dormer vents, 183
Double-course shingle installation,
135
Double coverage roll roofing
installation, 98
Gables
described,200
trim
installing, 201, 205
&
TBI M
Harnesses, 50
Housewrap, 116- 117
HVLP (high-volume low-pressure)
sprayers, 226-229
Ladders
roofing, 64
using safely, 48, 49, 52- 53
Laminated asphalt shingles, 26
Lap siding
installing new, 128-133
removing old, 113
replacing, 251
separated joints, 247
Leaks
interior ceiling stains and, 17, 234,
236
locating & evaluating, 237
LEED (leadership in energy and
environmental design) credits, 34
Living roofs, 35
Log cabin siding
ideas for, 9, 146
installing, 147-151
overview of, 41, 146
M
Masonry
brick veneer
installing, 157- 159
overview of, 42, 156
removing old, 113
replacing, 252- 253
scoring & cutting bricks, 160-161
efflorescence problems, 215
mortarless brick veneer
ideas for, 8
installing, 167-171
overview of, 42-43, 166
preparing for painting, 219
repairing, 252-253
stucco siding
finishing walls with, 176-177
maintenance, 22
overview of, 42-43, 172
painting, 224
premixed products for, 174
preparing walls for, 175
removing old, 113
repairing, 254-255
systems, 173
tools & materials, 154-155
Metal
gutters
patching, 260
replacing, 261
preparing for painting, 219
roofing, 32- 33
siding
damage to, 247
overview of, 36-37
painting, 219
problems, 18,247
repairing, 248, 249
Mildew, 215
Mitered corner shingle installation,
135
Mortarless brick veneer
ideas for, 8
installing, 167- 171
overview of, 42-43, 166
o
One-coat stucco, 172, 173
Organic shingles, 76
p
Paint failure
alligatoring, 18,214
blistering, 18,214,215
peeling, 18, 214, 215
painting
fascia, 223
overview of, 211, 216, 220
preparing surfaces for new paint,
217- 219
removing old paint, 216
siding, 223
soffits, 223
stucco, 224
tools & materials for
brushes
choosing, 212, 221
cleaning, 224
using, 222
described, 212-213
rollers
choosing, 212, 221
cleaning, 224
using, 222
sprayers, using, 226- 229
trim, 223
peeling paint, 18, 214, 215
Perimeter bond roll roofing
installation, 97-98
Posts, wrapping, 198- 199
Prefabricated roofing panels, 32
Price considerations, 20, 38
Pump-jack scaffolding, 56- 57
Pyramid method of roof shingle
installation, 84- 85
R
Illdex
269
installing
asphalt shingles (three-tab),
77- 83
cedar shakes, 92-95
clay tile, 104- 107
drip edges, 72- 73
EPDM rubber, 102- 103
estimating materials needed, 46
flashing, 74-75
laminated shingles with
pyramid method, 84-85
over old roof, 88- 89
preparing job site for, 58-59, 64
removing old, 66-67
ridge vents, 86-87
roll roofing, 96-99
vents, 193
problems
buckling shingles, 235
caused by debris, 235
cupping, 17, 235
ice dams, 234
interior ceiling stains and, 17,
234, 236
repairs, emergency & spot, 237
replacing
sheathing, 68- 69
wood shakes & shingles, 239
tools & materials for, 64- 65
types of materials
asphalt, 24- 27
cedar shakes & shingles, 90-91
clay tiles, 30
concrete tiles, 31
metal,32-33
for roofs with minimal pitch, 96,
100
rubber membrane (EPDM), 28,
100-102
underlayment
for cedar shakes & shingles, 91
foam, 118
installing new roofing and,
70-71
materials for, 65
See also Gutters; Soffits; Ventilation
Roof jacks, installing, 58, 64
Roof vents, 183
Room ceiling stains, 17, 234, 236
Rubber membrane roofing (EPDM)
installing, 102-103
overview of, 28, 100- 102
Rust, 29, 215
S
Saddle flashing, 82
safety
clothing and, 48, 154
electricity and, 49
fall-arresting gear, 50
270 THE COM PLETE GUID ETO !lOO FI NG, SIDI NG & TBI M
problems
buckling, 18, 247
flashing, 17
masonry efflorescence, 215
metal,18
missing shakes, 247
paint, 18,214-215
separated joints in lap, 247
repairing
damaged brick, 252-253
patching aluminum, 248, 249
patching vinyl, 248, 249
stucco, 254- 255
replacing
board & batten, 250
brick veneer, 252-253
damaged wall sheathing. 114-115
lap, 251
wood,250
wood shakes & shingles, 250
staining
applying stain, 230-231
overview of, 211
tools & materials for, 212-213
surface-bonding cement, 178- 179
tools & materials for, 110-111, 119
types of
aluminum, 10, 36, 37
boa rd & batten, 40
log cabin, 41, 146
masonry, stone & stucco, 42- 43
shingles & shakes, 39
steel, 12, 36, 37
vinyl,36- 37
wood,38
Single-course shingle installation,
136-139
Skylight flashing, 65
Slate roofing
ideas for, 10
overview of, 29
Snap-together vinyl gutter systems,
194
Soffits
about, 256
aluminum
installing, 185-187
overview of, 184
damage to, 19
importance of, 12
painting, 223
venting and, 44
vents
described, 183
estimating amount needed, 184
installing new, 192
wood
installing, 191
overview of, 190
repairing, 257
Spalling, 252
Sprayers for painting, using,
226- 229
Staggered butt-course shingle
installation, 135
Staining siding
applying, 230- 231
overview of, 211
tools & materials for, 212-213
Standing seam metal roofing ideas,
6
Steel cedar shake siding ideas, 12
Steel roofing, 32-33
Steel siding, 36, 37
Step flashing
overview of, 65
replacing, 244
Stone siding, overview of mortaredin-place, 42- 43
Stone veneer siding, overview of, 43
Stucco siding
finishing walls with, 176- 177
maintenance, 22
overview of, 42- 43, 172
painting, 224
premixed products for, 174
preparing walls for, 175
removing old, 113
repairing, 254- 255
systems, 173
S-type design clay tile roofing,
installing, 104-107
Surface-bonding cement, 178- 179
Synthetic brickmold, 203
T
Underlayment
for cedar shakes & shingles, 91
foam, 118
installing new roofing and, 70- 71
materials for, 65
V
Valley flashing
installing, 75
overview of, 65
replacing, 240- 243
veneer brick
installing, 157- 159
overview of, 42, 156
removing old, 113
replacing, 252- 253
scoring & cutting bricks, 160-161
See also Mortarless brick veneer
veneer stone siding
estimating amount needed, 162
ideas for, 8
installing, 163- 165
overview of, 162
Vented soffit panels, 183
Ventilation
estimating amount needed, 182,
184
importance of, 182
installing
flashing around vent pipes on
roof, 79-80
ridge vents, 86- 87
vents
types of, 183
types of flashing for, 65
See also Soffits
Vinyl cedar shakes
installing, 126- 127
roofing ideas, 10
siding ideas, 7
Vinyl gutters
installing seamless, 196-197
installing snap-together systems,
194- 195
Vinyl siding
installing, 120-125
overview of, 36-37,118
patching, 248, 249
removing old, 113
tools & materials for, 111
Vinyl siding panels
cutting, 119
specialty tools for, 119
W
Wall sheathing
importance of, 118
replacing damaged, 114-115
Wood roofing
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