Vinyl siding has become the most popular type of residential exterior covering in the United States and Canada and is quickly gaining momentum throughout the world. It remains one of today’s most affordable siding options and comes in a variety of grades, including insulated, premium, standard, and economy. You’re certain to find one that fits any budget.

1. Product Knowledge Course
Introductory Level
VINYL SIDING PRIMER

2. This is an introductory course designed for people
who are new to the siding business.
Various types of materials can be used for
covering the exterior of a home. Some of them are
brick, stone, fibre cement, wood, aluminum and
vinyl siding.
Vinyl siding has become the most popular type of
residential exterior covering in the United States
and Canada and is quickly gaining momentum
throughout the world. It remains one of today’s
most affordable siding options and comes in a
variety of grades, including insulated, premium,
standard, and economy. You’re certain to find one
that fits any budget.
Objectives
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By the end of this course, you will
understand:
1. Exterior siding options
2. Benefits of vinyl siding
3. Types of vinyl siding
4. How to select vinyl siding
5. Siding Accessories
Vinyl Siding Primer

3. Understanding exterior siding options……….
If you’re researching options for home exterior materials, you’ll likely run across these
materials: wood, engineered wood, stucco, aluminum, fibre cement board, real brick or stone,
brick and stone veneers, and vinyl siding. The industry refers to them as cladding or siding.
Fibre Cement Board
Wood
Brick/Stone or
Veneer
Stucco
Aluminum
Vinyl
Engineered
Wood
Exterior Siding Options

4. BOOSTS CURB APPEAL
 More than 432 vinyl siding colors in existence
 Unmatched selection of profiles, shapes, textures and
colors
VIRTUALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE
 Weather, fade and insect resistant
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE
 Requires no painting or caulking, just simple cleaning
with water
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
 Insulated versions can help meet Energy Star
requirements
PEACE OF MIND
 Vinyl siding is backed by industry-leading warranties
Benefits of Vinyl Siding

5. Traditional Lap
Three horizontal vinyl siding profiles
dominate: Traditional, Dutchlap, and Beaded.
Vertical siding, also known as Board and
Batten, is also becoming popular as an
accent. Specialty products such as insulated
siding are becoming available as well. Most
lap siding is beveled, meaning that the bottom
edge is thicker than the top. As its name “lap”
implies, an upper siding panel laps over the
panel below it by 1 to 2 inches. Traditional, horizontal siding was originally
made by Native Americans with the timber
from the land on which they built their
dwellings. This tradition continued for
centuries until modern industry, economics
and home building techniques took over.
Traditional vinyl siding profiles are available
in single, double and triple “courses,” or
rows and at varying heights, or “reveals”
on each profile.Courses
Courses are the rows that
represent wood boards in a
single piece of vinyl siding.
Triple 3 has three courses.
Types of Vinyl Siding

6. Dutchlap
Dutchlap siding is made to look like wood siding
that was hand-carved by old world craftsmen. A
curve runs along the top edge of the siding
panel. This is what makes the heavy shadow
line characteristic of this style of siding.
Early colonists actually hand carved the groove
onto each wooden board. This took extra time
to hand carve and was more expensive than
regular smooth lap. It is used on all styles of
homes, but is especially applicable on homes
with more traditional architecture.
Reveals
The vertical width of the boards
that will be exposed.
Types of Vinyl Siding

7. Beaded siding was developed to provide
even more dramatic shadow lines by
adding a rounded bead at the bottom of
a single course. This attractive variation on
traditional siding originated in the southern
United States and was commonly used on
buildings that pre-date 1800.
Beaded vinyl siding precisely replicates the
handcrafted bead that was originally
produced in wood.
Beaded
Types of Vinyl Siding

8. Vertical siding has been used on many different
architectural styles dating back to medieval times.
Stemming from traditions in the Midwest, mountain
regions and West Coast, vertical siding has gained
popularity throughout the United States and Canada.
Today’s vinyl siding accurately reproduces the
increasingly popular board & batten profile consisting of
alternating wide and narrow panels. Some vinyl soffit can
also be applied vertically.
These applications are often used as accents, but are
also used in whole house applications. Vertical vinyl
siding is typically specified by profile and reveal.
Vertical Siding (Board & Batten)
Types of Vinyl Siding

9. Insulated Siding
Insulated siding is one of the fastest growing product
innovations on the market. Manufacturers are satisfying a rise
in consumer demand for energy saving products by offering
more insulated siding.
In addition to increasing the exterior wall’s R-value, insulated
siding improves impact resistance and helps replicate the feel
of a solid wood plank – delivering a combination of energy
efficiency, durability and lasting curb appeal. It is a great
alternative to Fibre Cement, and provides the same look, but
with the benefits of vinyl.
Insulated siding is vinyl siding with rigid foam insulation that
is laminated or permanently attached to the cladding for a
one-piece siding and insulation system. Insulated siding is
available in a variety of profiles and reveals.
Many manufacturers also offer siding insulation, a rigid foam
backer that is custom-contoured to the vinyl siding profile and
is placed behind the siding during installation.
Types of Vinyl Siding

10. Vinyl house siding can be an economical and low-maintenance choice for cladding the exterior
of any home. It's available in a number of different profiles that encompass virtually all of the
traditional types of wood siding, and some vinyl siding styles even mimic the look of stone and
brick. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the profiles and options below to make the best
selection.
Woodgrain – Texture makes a difference
The depth of the woodgrain texture embossed. Finer, shallower grains look like older real
wood siding while more defined wood grains look like freshly painted wood.
Thickness – A measure of durability
While vinyl siding is durable and will last for many years, as a general rule, thicker panels
are stiffer and offer greater impact resistance than thinner panels.
Locking Systems – Security + Strength
Look for engineered locking systems at the top and bottom of each panel to connect the
panels to each other and secure siding to the home. Premium panels offer more
sophisticated, stronger panel locking systems.
Colour that matches your style
Consider the home’s architecture when choosing the colour. Classic styles like Cape Cod
and Colonial look best in more traditional, darker and neutral options. More decorative styles
like Victorian and French Colonial can support lighter, brighter colours.
How to Select Vinyl Siding

11. A wide assortment of vinyl siding accessories is available to finish the look
of an installation.
• Channels
• Corner posts
• Door and window trim
• Crown moulding
• Starter strips
Siding Accessories

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