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>

Does composite siding warp?

• <div><p>Composite siding is very resistant to warping that can affect some other sidings. Because of its composition, this siding doesn’t have the same risks of moisture damage that can cause rotting, buckling, and warping. Composite material doesn’t warp in high temperatures the way some kinds of vinyl siding can.</p><p>That said, composite siding is not entirely immune from moisture damage. It should still be properly installed so that moisture can properly drain from behind the siding, and protected by eaves and clean gutter so the siding doesn’t get repeatedly soaked by rain, which could lead to damage.</p></div>

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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: Does the thickness of siding matter?

• <div><p>Yes, the thickness of siding is an important factor to consider when replacing it. Siding thickness helps to determine how your home retains and redirects heat. While thicker siding has a premium price, it offers greater strength and durability, stronger insulation, better wind and weather resistance, increased rigidity, and better soundproofing. </p></div>

Q: What type of paint can I use on vinyl siding?

• <div><p>Acrylic latex paint is the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-exterior-paint.htm">best exterior paint</a> for vinyl siding. It adheres well to the vinyl surface, reducing the likelihood that the paint will peel or flake. </p><p>The paint color also matters. Choose a light color to prevent the paint from absorbing too much heat and to extend the durability of your paint job.</p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in September 2022
The installer did a very good job. The only hang up was the bracket for my shower seat. The package was labeled for a right side bracket, but a left side bracket was inside the page. It was mislabeled at the warehouse. Certainly not the installers fault. Bath Planet scheduled a time to come...
Bath Planet
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Reviewed in June 2020
Really nice young man and did what he said he would do. Maybe a bit on the high priced side but they got AC fixed the same day.
Ozark Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2019
Very satisfied. The only downside was after saying they would begin the job in 3 weeks, it was over 2 Months before they began. Once they began it only took a crew of 8 2 days to complete siding a house, garage and shed. Very hard workers! Very nice job!
Zinnel Roofing & Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
Our area (the towns of Adair and Casey and surrounding rural area) was hit by an extremely severe hail and windstorm June 30th, 2014. Every home and commercial business in the Adair area had severe damage in the form of roof and shingle damage, broken windows and siding and sheet metal damage. ...
Blackstone Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Darrell did a superb job building my cedar wood fence along with some chain link fence. I also had Darrell build me a front porch railing and fix out side door knob and my bathroom door knob. he did a great job thank you jeff lieder
DL Construction LLC
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