Materials
Siding
Detail | Amount | Additional Information |
---|---|---|
Modern Siding | https://www.maibec.com/imports/medias/pdf/en/siding/maibec-technical-sheet-modern.pdf Installation System: Maibec em+® Finish: Textured Actual Dimensions: 5/8” x 5 1/4" Exposed Surface: 4 9/16" Overlap: 11/16" Color: Ocean Spray Silver 059 | |
Touch Up Paint | Ocean Spray Silver 059 Touch up paint | |
Starter Strips | ||
Trim | ||
Modern Casing (Can probably just use trim) | ||
Stapler Guide | ||
Stained maibec nails |
Other Material Needed
Material | Amount | Description |
---|---|---|
Strapping | Strapping at 16" center | |
Drip Edge | Drip edge attached to behind strapping | |
Flashing around Garage Door |
Job Details
Square Footage
Kitchen Wall
- 14' x 12' = 168 sq feet
Back Wall
- 32' x 10.5' - 84 sq' (doors) = 336 - 84 = 252 sq'
Garage Wall
- 20' x 13' = 260 sq'
Garage Front
- 11' x 13' - 64 sq' (door) = 143 - 64 = 70 sq'
Total:
- = 168 + 252 + 260 + 70
- = 750 sq'
Flashing
Above Window
Z-Flashing
Window Casing arangement
- Siding up against window
Installation
- Install 1x3 kiln dried furring strips on the studs
- Install weather sealing around all windows and doors
- Install Metal flashing above windows and where water drainage is needed.
- Install at least 8" above the ground
- Use metallic starter strip to ensure proper ventilation and prevent rodent and insect infestation
- If you need to cut a board at 90 degrees, then you will need to apply touch up paint to the cut end
- If you have to make a joint cut, make a 45 degree cut at both ends and apply touch up paint.
- Attach at the furring strip.
- Use recommended staples and nails only and use the maibec stapler guide if possible.
- Used stained maibec nails where tongue and groove system removed.
- A common way to finish the wall is to add a molding and butt up the siding to it leaving a 1/2" spacing between the molding and the soffit.
- Caulking
References
Reference | URL |
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How to Flash a Window | This Old House | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGmLFvZ7Jg0 |
Flashing around window | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycdgjUZf0H0 |
Maibec em+ siding installation video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFWRDk0_HA |