What do you put underneath clapboard siding?

• <div><p>You cannot install clapboard siding on a bare, unprepared surface. Clapboard siding requires a clean, sturdy base made from plywood or similar materials, sometimes called backerboard. Then, it needs an underlayment or sheathing, a moisture membrane to help protect the exterior wall.</p><p>Note that sometimes clapboard siding is caulked as it’s installed for additional protection. We don’t suggest this: Caulking the siding can trap moisture inside the clapboards and lead to moisture damage over time. The siding needs some space to “breathe,” especially in rainy weather.</p></div>

Should there be a gap between the roof and the wall?

• <div><p>There should be small gaps between your roof and the walls of your home, and other buildings. These small gaps let building materials shift, expand, and contract with weather and other outside forces, and they prevent moisture from wicking down walls from roofing and gutter systems. Without these strategic gaps, your home’s exterior and its finishes can sustain water damage, decay, peel, delaminate, and crack. However, there is a fine line between a smart gap and a problematic gap—all gaps should be small, intentional, and covered or filled in with foam insulation to prevent pests from using them as access points.</p></div>

How much siding for a 2,000-square-foot house?

• <div><p>The living space of a home doesn’t correlate directly with how many square feet of siding you’ll need, but on average, a 2,000-square-foot home will need 1,700 square feet of siding or 17 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-many-siding-pieces-per-square.htm">squares of siding</a>. Your siding measurements will vary depending on the layout of your home, the number of stories, the size of your doors and windows, and even your roof style.</p></div>

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Q: What are alternatives to insulated vinyl siding?

• <div><p>While insulated vinyl siding has one of the highest R-values out there, there are a few alternatives worth considering. When paired with a layer of insulation, manufactured stone veneer has an R-value of 4.5. Composite siding also provides good insulation with an R-value of 2 to 4. </p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest house siding?

• <div><p>Vinyl siding requires the cheapest upfront costs. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-vinyl-siding.htm">cost to install vinyl siding</a> is <b>$12,173</b> on average, with vinyl clapboard and vinyl dutch lap costing as low as <b>$2 per square foot</b>. While metal siding is more expensive from the get-go, it can ultimately save you money as its life span is typically over double that of vinyl siding. </p></div>

Q: How much siding for a 2,000-square-foot house?

• <div><p>The living space of a home doesn&rsquo;t correlate directly with how many square feet of siding you&rsquo;ll need, but on average, a 2,000-square-foot home will need 1,700 square feet of siding or 17 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-many-siding-pieces-per-square.htm">squares of siding</a>. Your siding measurements will vary depending on the layout of your home, the number of stories, the size of your doors and windows, and even your roof style.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2017
The 2nd car I bought, I checked 6 dealers in a 150 mile radius and did the comparison side-by-side and then just talked to them a little bit and they stepped up. This last time I compared about 3 and that was it.
Community Honda
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Reviewed in March 2017
He misrepresented himself, never arrived before 11:00 a.m., left by 3:30 p.m. He did a terrible job, he didn't wrap the house in tyvek. His cut outs looked like they were done with a childrens pair of scissors. All of the siding had to be removed and redone.
McDuffee Chimney Systems
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Reviewed in April 2016
Al was very timely in getting back to me with a quote after our initial conversation. Work was performed when he said it would be and we are very pleased with the finished product. Quality work for a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for roof or siding.
Myers Home Impovements
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Reviewed in July 2014
He told us we had to pay for it in full upfront. We made half payment in December 2012 and we paid the balance of the windows in January 2013. He told us that the windows would be installed in April 2013 and we started calling him April through June and he told us that the windows were on back...
A & M Windows Doors and More
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Reviewed in August 2013
The guys who came to "sell" me the project were super friendly and helpful... until the contracts were signed. We were told it would be about 2 weeks until work would start (their website says that normal turnaround is 2 weeks as well). The contracts said 6-8 weeks, just to cover their butts....
Superior Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2013
The process was very quick and clean! We have aluminum siding, which is much harder for them to work with because it bends a bit when putting it back on. But fortunately we're getting it replaced soon so it wasn't a big deal for them to make it look pretty. Before the job, that room was...
Golden Star Injection Foam Insulation
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Reviewed in April 2012
Ok, I normally don't leave reviews unless I totally disagree with another reviewer...My 19 year old daughter and I have been going to Jiva for hair cuts for 4 years now. My daughter's hair is thick and long and mine is shoulder length and curly to the point of frizziness. We have always had...
Jiva SalonSpa
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Reviewed in February 2012
They were just rude. They didn't pay attention to what's going on around them. I was outside one day and they blew stuff all over me. They left stuff everywhere. They ruined my flowers one year by running over them. They blew stuff up onto the side of the building.
Precision Lawn Care & More
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Reviewed in March 2011
Pacific Builders Inc. had very friendly employees who went over everything with me. They gave me ample choices of siding to choose and did good work. They came out with their little trailor and kept working until the job was done. My house looks like a brand new house.
Pacific Builders LLC
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Reviewed in April 2009
Koch provided excellent service. They arrived when they said they would and finished on time. When I arrived home after the first day of work, I couldn't even tell that they had been there - the entire back side of the roof had been replaced, but the only evidence that they had been there...
KOCH CONSTRUCTION
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