Procedures

Even the best siding can become your biggest home maintenance issue if not installed correctly. At R&C Installation we believe all exterior issues should be addressed properly.

Rotted wood should be replaced, buckled or bowed sheeting should be straightened and re-nailed or replaced. Masonite siding and all forms of cedar siding and shakes should be removed to reveal damage and/or mold caused by failure of these products.

Once these and any other issues have been addressed properly then we can begin to waterproof your home's exterior. This is accomplished by applying a quality underlayment, taping all seams, creating a blanket. Then sealing this blanket at the bottom by installing a foundation base cap or flashing. Further sealing this blanket with approved sealant behind J-channel around all windows, doors, inside corners and all other penetrations will significantly improve your homes thermal performance.

Waterproofing your home is absolutely necessary, vinyl siding is not waterproof unto itself. After installing a quality underlayment all vinyl accessories, J-channel, corners, and utility trim should be nailed within 1/8" every 8-12" for a straight, smooth, flawless appearance. All siding panels cut to proper dimension to allow for expansion and contraction should be nailed within 1/8" and 3/4" into a framing member or "stud" every 16" on center. Proper installation is critical to upholding the product warranty and to the performance of that product.


This is just a fraction of information that most siding contractors don't tell you. R&C Installation is happy to inform you because we want you to have a siding job you can trust.