BCT 128 Exterior Finish

non wood Siding Options

Vinyl Siding

As Advertised• Vinyl siding – the exterior cladding of

choice for remodelers, builders and

homeowners – is attractive, durable

and easy to maintain.

• Available in many wood patterns to give a

wood siding appearance.

• Vinyl sidings when properly installed, will last a

long time.

• Drawbacks are that vinyl tends to fade, and

expansion and contraction due to temperature

change can cause it to buckle.

• Vinyl siding is not painted.

• Cannot change the color of the siding.

• PVC tends to become brittle when exposed to

UV light and temperature changes.

The Truth

Aluminum Siding

• Aluminum siding has been a round since 1947.

• Aluminum siding is offered in eight low-gloss colors, with a straight wood grain pattern imprinted on its face.

• Double 4" Wood Grain Aluminum Siding measures 8" wide by 12'6" long.

•Aluminum siding, characteristics closely

follow those of vinyl siding.

•The aluminum is generally anodized,

making its color permanent for all practical

purposes.

• Aluminum siding is easily crushed when

something or someone hits (or leans on) the

side of the house.

• Both vinyl and aluminum have

one other common drawback:

they don't "breathe" well, and if

not properly installed will cause

an excess of moisture to build

behind the siding.

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC INNER-SEAL SIDING

Smart Siding

• Smart siding is warranted not to split, warp,

check, delaminate or buckle, and is less brittle

than fiber cement.

• Lighter than fiber cement.

• Easier to install.

• Can be cut with regular wood cutting tools.

• Comes in a tan primer color and can be painted

any color desired.

Louisiana-Pacific has been held responsible for

manufacturing faulty siding that was found to

prematurely deteriorate under normal weather.

The truth:All sidings will experience issues if not

maintained properly. While LP has been found

more susceptible to moisture issues than some

other siding products, when it is maintained

properly, L-P siding should function as well as

any other siding product.

Plywood T-1-11

• Textured rough-sawn face for rustic appearance

• Shiplapped 8' edges produce a seamless joint

• 19/32" plywood siding recommended for exterior

walls

• Built-in self-spacing feature speeds installation

• Available in 4", 8" or 12" grooves

• Acts as shear panel & siding

• Plywood siding usually comes in 4 foot by 8 foot

sheets. It is composed of several layers of

wood veneer (ply's) sandwiched together with

exterior glue.

• Three things can happen to plywood siding

when it accumulates moisture:

• It can delaminate (the ply's come unglued),

• It can swell and therefore warp,

• It can rot.

T-1-11 Grove Pattern

T-1-11 Rough Texture & Batts

Synthetic Stucco

• EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish

Systems.

• Also called synthetic stucco, and refers to a

multi-layered exterior finish.

• Been used in European construction since

shortly after World War II.

EIFS in North America

•North American builders began using EIFS

in the 1980's, first in commercial buildings,

then applying it as an exterior finish to

residences--mostly wood frame houses--

using the same techniques that had been

successful in Europe.

• Some synthetic stucco homes look fine on

the outside.

• The problems arise primarily from small

cracks and caulk joints around windows

and doors that can let water leak in behind

the EIFS.

• Left unattended, these leaks can cause

the wood underneath to rot, literally

causing your home to rot from the inside

out.

Low maintenance,

durable but cost is high

Hundreds of Styrofoam

shapes are available to

create detailed elegant

trims

Color is mixed in the tough

durable finish coating. Cleans

up with a brush and water.

Brick Veneer

Often used in combination

with other siding products

Cultured Stone

No Mortar Joint style

Cultured stone & brick

Siding & Moisture Problems• Exterior walls have to "breathe." This means

the siding material cannot be absolutely air-

tight.

• Moisture can accumulate behind any siding.

• Wood boards lapped over one another, provide

better air flow, as the cracks between the

boards provide some ventilation.

Moisture Continued

• When moisture accumulates behind the siding,

various problems are caused, including mold,

mildew and rotting. Keep in mind, then, that

exterior siding usually doesn't rot from the

outside but rather from the inside.

• Priming or otherwise sealing the reverse side of

any composite or wood siding will help

preserve it.

Conclusion• Most sidings have had lawsuits relating to

product failure.

• Most of the time product failure is a result of improper installation or lack of owner maintenance.

• Lawyers will always promote a lawsuit and most of the time a settlement is achieved to avoid court costs and more legal fees.

• Who wins? Lawyers, regardless of the outcome.

How to Protect Yourself• Have your attorney prepare documents to protect you

or your company.

• Ask your attorney for suggestions. Example,

Photograph your installation as documentation.

• Have your client sign a document stating they

understand their maintenance reasonability's.

• Have your client sign a document stating they selected

the siding product used.

• Always install products strictly to manufactures

specifications and building codes.

Siding Costs• The following page is an installed cost

comparison form another source.

• How does it compare to your results from the

homework assignments?

Vinyl Siding - $2-3 per sq foot

Fiber Cement Siding - $3-4 per sq foot

Aluminum Siding - $3-5 per sq foot

Wood Siding (clear cedar) - $3.5 - 6.5 per sq foot

Paint grade wood siding can run $1-2 less per sq foot

Stucco - $4-9 per sq foot

Sand and cement stucco is at the lower end of the scale with latex stucco at the

higher end.

Brick - $6-12 per sq foot

Replacing brick is more costly, look for $18 per sq foot and more.

Stone - $12 - $30 per sq foot

Man made stone is less expensive often running $11-15 per sq foot