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HOW IS THE SIDING ATTACHED? |
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With 2" galvanized roofing nails or 1 3/4" staples. |
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DOES THE COLOR GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH? |
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Yes, but only the top 25% called the top cap contains the important chemicals like titanium dioxide which prevents sun fade, chalking and other color distortions caused from the weather. |
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CAN I ALSO COVER MY WINDOW AND DOOR FRAMES? |
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Yes. Residential Exteriors includes a custom trim package for your window and door frames with every job. |
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WILL IT CRACK WHEN IT GETS COLD? |
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It's possible if the siding takes a severe impact. However high quality and heavier gauge siding makes a difference on impact resistance. |
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WHY DO I SEE WARPED SIDING ON SOME HOUSES? |
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Primarily it's poor installation; however heavier gauge siding has a much lower tendency to warp in severe heat. |
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HOW DO YOU LEVEL OUT THE EXISTING SIDING BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SIDING? |
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It can be done with furring strips or fan-fold insulation. We recommend the insulation because it provides an increase in "R" value which can help with energy savings. |
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HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL JOB TAKE? |
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Generally most jobs take about one week. |
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DO YOU REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD? |
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Yes. It's important to replace any rotten wood so the new siding is installed on a solid surface. |
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ARE THE TRIM AND SIDING AVAILABLE IN THE SAME COLORS? |
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Yes and the trim is also available in a few specialty colors as well. |
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WHAT ABOUT MY OUTSIDE LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES, AND WATER FAUCETS? |
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We install specially designed water proof "mount blocks" for lights and receptacles and a "split" design for water faucets. |
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HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED TO CLEAN MY SIDING? |
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It varies from location to location, but about once every few years is usually plenty. |
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IF MY SIDING IS DAMAGED CAN IT BE REPLACED? |
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Yes. This is another reason to use quality brand named siding so if this does happen the material will be available. |
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ARE YOU FULLY INSURED? |
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Yes. We carry $500,000 liability and worker's compensation. Don't let anyone work on your house if they don't have both. Otherwise you can be held liable if an accident was to happen. |
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