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The information found in this section of the gameplan helps you become familiar with the key terminology associated with your project. Having familiarity with this content helps give you confidence in knowing what you want before you meet your Build-It-Better coach.

A meeting with your Build-It-Better coach includes some of the questions and information provided on the Build-It-Better website that helps you with your project.

Siding Terminology

Batten – Strips of wood that seal joints by connecting siding boards.
Caulk – A waterproof sealant or filler.
Channel – The portion of a siding board that allows the next piece to be inserted.
Flashing – Pieces of metal installed around openings, such as windows and doors, to prevent water from seeping in.
Head Flashing – Protects vertical siding by deflecting water away from the top of the boards.
Furring Strip (Strapping) – Wooden strips attached to the outside of the home (after the wrapping process) to which the siding is attached.
Lap – The portion of each board that overlaps the previous to hide nails.
Plumb/ Square – The perfect levelness of vertical and horizontal objects, respectively.

Canwel-Canexel-Engineered Wood Siding - Turkstra Lumber

The information found in this section of the gameplan helps you become familiar with the key terminology associated with your project. Having familiarity with this content helps give you confidence in knowing what you want before you meet your Build-It-Better coach.

A meeting with your Build-It-Better coach includes some of the questions and information provided on the Build-It-Better website that helps you with your project.

Siding Terminology

Batten – Strips of wood that seal joints by connecting siding boards.
Caulk – A waterproof sealant or filler.
Channel – The portion of a siding board that allows the next piece to be inserted.
Flashing – Pieces of metal installed around openings, such as windows and doors, to prevent water from seeping in.
Head Flashing – Protects vertical siding by deflecting water away from the top of the boards.
Furring Strip (Strapping) – Wooden strips attached to the outside of the home (after the wrapping process) to which the siding is attached.
Lap – The portion of each board that overlaps the previous to hide nails.
Plumb/ Square – The perfect levelness of vertical and horizontal objects, respectively.