About Siding
Siding is the outer covering of a house or building meant to protect the house from weather elements. Siding is also used to enhance the look of a structure. Siding can be made of wood, metal, vinyl plastic, masonry, or composite materials. It may be attached directly to the building structure (studs in the case of wood construction), or to an intermediate layer of horizontal planks called sheathing. Most modern siding is applied by creating an interlocking joint such as a tongue-and-groove or rabbet. Since building materials expand and contract with changing temperature and humidity, it is not practical to make rigid joints between the siding elements. The most commonly used siding, aluminum and vinyl siding were developed as maintenance-free alternatives to wood clapboard. Siding is generally installed by professionals who are handymen, roofers, siding specialists and / or window and door workers. Siding is a common home improvement done by many home owners. New siding can improve the look of a house and also increase the market value.
