Siding detail

Field Architecture collaborates with Shawback Design to create a contemporary weekend retreat for a growing family in Napa Valley.

Here's the right way to do it

In this series, Sebastian Mariscal designs a home in Venice, California, that brings the outside in. We track the project from start to finish with future resident Michael Sylvester. Part 17, August 2012 – January 2013: Installing the siding.

To keep out water, all wall flashings should follow the shingle principle and not rely on caulks or adhesives. Learn proven techniques for durable buildings

The latest wood rainscreen technology- Climate-Shield Rainscreen Attachment Channel. Attach rainscreen siding over concrete, gypsum, rigid insulation, more

I'm a rookie with this. First time building a rainscreen. I've got my WBB on the house and would like to apply my 3/8 strapping to create and airgap. I picked up a few hundred feet of 4' bug screen and I will first apply a layer top and bottom, then my strapping and then staple the bug screen on-top of the strapping making the air gap, hopefully, bug free.

A $5 tool makes the job quick and easy.

When purchasing exterior siding for a house, you can determine the amount of material to order by calculating the square footage of its exterior. #forbeshome #forbesadvisor #sidingcosts #vinylsidingcost #vinylsiding #siding

Your roofer may have set something in place that will slowly destroy your house unless you fix it. What is it? The drip edge! Learn his mistake.

Metal Siding vs Hardie Board Cost: Gain a better understanding of the costs and other pros & cons for metal siding & Hardie Board. Learn more.