Siding Installation

House wrap must cover the entire exterior with proper overlaps before any siding touches the wall. This continuous barrier sheds water downward while allowing interior moisture vapor to escape through the wall assembly.

Window and door flashing connects directly to the weather barrier in a specific sequence that channels water away from openings. C&G Remodeling and Roofing installs flashing at every penetration, corner, and horizontal transition where water could enter.

The space between house wrap and siding panels allows water and moisture vapor to drain downward and evaporate. Installing siding tight against sheathing traps moisture that leads to rot and mold growth within wall cavities.

All trim pieces must be installed before siding panels to create proper water channels at corners and openings. Reversed installation sequences create moisture traps where water sits against vulnerable materials instead of draining away.

Every fastener creates a hole through your weather barrier that must seal properly around the shank. Professional siding installation uses fasteners long enough to penetrate studs without over-driving, which compresses materials and creates leakage paths.

Gaps around windows, at corners, and where walls meet foundations allow expensive conditioned air to escape constantly. Our crews seal these openings with appropriate materials before installing trim and siding over them.

Vinyl and fiber cement siding both need airflow behind panels to prevent moisture accumulation from temperature differentials. Proper installation includes vented starter strips and top channels that allow continuous air movement.

Siding must end at least 6 inches above ground level to prevent water wicking and insect access to wall cavities. Kickout flashing where rooflines meet walls diverts water into gutters rather than behind siding panels.