Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Roofing Siding & Trim: Updated 2nd Edition, Protect & Beautify the Exterior of Your Home

272 Pages·2008·100.56 MB·English

by  Chris Marshall

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The Complete Guide to Roofing, Siding & Trim
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Black & Decker is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation and is used under license.
NOTICE TO READERS
For safety, use caution, care, and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The publisher
and Black & Decker cannot assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons as a result of misuse
of the information provided.
The techniques shown in this book are genera l techniques for va rious applications. In some instances, additional
techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers' instructions included with products,
since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels required:
some may not be appropriate for all do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help.
Consult your local building department for information on building permits, codes, and other laws as they apply to
your project.
Contents
The Complete Guide
to Roofing, Siding
& Trim
Introduction . ... . ..... .... 4
Inspiration Gallery . ....... 6
Planning for New Roofing
& Siding . . .. ... ..... . .. . 14
Evaluating Your Needs .. . . . . . . .. . .. 16
Choosing Roofing & Siding . . . . . .. . . . 20
Estimating Roofing & Siding . . ...... 46
Vinyl Siding .... . ..... . . ... . ..... 11 8 Decorative Trim . ........ .. ..... . 204
WorKing safely ......... . ......... 48
Lap siding ...................... 128 Custom Shutters ........ . ....... 206
Setting Up Scaffolding . .. . . .. . .. . . . 54
Wood ShaKes & Shingles. .... 134 Painting
Pump·Jack Scaffolding . .. . . . . . .. . . . 56
Board & Batten Siding .. . . . . . . .. . . 140 & Staining siding . ...... . 210
Installing Roof Jacks ..... . ......... 58
Log Cabin Siding . .......... . ..... 146 Tools & Materials . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . 212
Installing Roofing . ....... . 60
Finishing Walls Identifying Exterior Paint Problems . . 214
Anatomy of a ROOf. ..... . .. . ...... 62 with Masonry . ......... . 152 preparing to paint ............... 216
Tools & Materials . .... 64 Masonry Tools & Materials ... . .... . 154 Applying paint & Primer .. . ....... . 220
Completing the Tear Off. .. .. 66 BricK . ... .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . 156 Using Paint-Spraying Equipment .. . . 226
Replacing Sheathing .. . .. . .. 68 Veneer Stone .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . 162 Staining Siding . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . 230
underlayment. . ........ . ......... 70 Mortarless Brick Veneer. · ... 166
Roofing & Siding Repairs . . .2 32
Drip Edge .... . .... . ... . ......... 72 Stucco ................... . .... 172
Inspecting & Repairing a Roof . . .. . . 234
Flashing . . . .. . .. 74 Surface-bonding Cement . . . . . . .. . . 178
Cleaning Roofs. .. ..... 245
Asphalt Shingles ... .. . .. . . . ... . . . . 76
Installing Exterior Evaluating siding & Trim . .. .. .. 246
Ridge Vents ....... . .... . ......... 86 Trim Details . ........... 180
Repairing Siding . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . 248
shingl ing Over an Old Roof ......... 88 Soffits & Vents .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . 182
Repairing Masonry Walls .. . . . . .. . . 252
Cedar ShaKes . . ... .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . 90 Aluminum Soffits . .......... 184
Repairing Stucco Walls . .......... . 254
Roll Roofing . . . ... .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . 96 Aluminum Fascia . .... . .... . 188
Repairing Wood Fascia & soffits .... 256
EPDM Rubber Roofing ... . .. . . .... 100 Wood Soffits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Repairing Gutters . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . 258
Tile Roofing ............. . . ...... 104 NewVents . . .. . ... . · . . . 192
Repairing Trim .. . .. . .... . .. . .. . . 262
Installing Siding . .... . .. . 108 Vinyl Gutters ......... .. . · ... 194
Conversion Charts . ..... . 264
siding Tools & Materials .......... 110 seamless Gutters . .............. . 196
Removing Siding ... .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 112 Wrapping Posts & Beams . . . . . . .. . . 198 Resources .............. 266
Replacing Wall Sheathing .. . . . . . .. . 114 Finishing Cornice & Gable . . .. . .. . . 200 Photography Credits . . .. . 267
Housewrap ... . ........ . ........ 116 BricKmold ..... . .... . ..... . .... . 202 Index .. .... . . ........ . 268
I Introduction
our home's roof, sidi ng, and trim form a protective envelope aga inst the e lements, but the ir va lue extends
Ybeyo nd that cruc ia l goa l of keep ing you dry. W hen selected carefully and insta lled properly, these three
systems create an importa nt curb impression that adds value to your property, im proves the neighborhood, a nd
makes YOLI feel proud of your home. So, vvhether you need to rep lace your aging shi ngles out of necessity or
decide to update faded sid ing just to sp ruce the place up, your efforts usually pay d ividends both functionally and
aesthetica ll y. It's hard to go \·vrong embarking on a roofing, sid ing, or exterior trim project \,vith the right gu idance.
Contrary to what you may thi nk, you don't have to hi re a contracto r to tackle a roof replacement, install
fibe r cement siding, o r hang a new soffi t system. If you've got a sp irit of adve nture and consider yourself to be a
moderate to experienced do-it-yourselfer, you have what it takes to get these projects done effectively. By do ing
the work yourself, you save a bundle of money in the process- and that's a n entic ing prospect for a ny homeowner
on a budget. Thi nk you're up for the challe nge? T hen this book, 771e Complete Guide to Roofing, Siding & Trim., is
the perfect guide to get you started a nd walk you through every step of the process.
T he first section of the book opens \vith <111 insp irational ga llery of roofing <:In d siding prod ucts installed on a
variety of contem porary homes so you can begin to d ream about the possi bilities. The next section, Planning for
New Roofing & Siding, helps you turn those dreams into real ity as you plan your roofi ng, siding, o r trim projec ts.
T he sect ion explains how to eva lua te your needs and identify current proble ms with you r home's exte rior. The n,
you get an exhaustive crash cou rse on the latest products ava ilable to you. Options fo r roofing, sid ing, a nd tri m
hClve neve r been greCiter, greene r, and more Dry friendly thCl n they Clre now. With CI little time spe nt in this section
of th e book, you wi ll get the look, performa nce, and val ue you demand. vVe a lso show you how to estimate
your projects accurately as we ll as how to work safe ly a t he ights- a necessity for most roofing, siding, and
trim projects.
T he following sections focus on installing roofing, s iding, masonry, and exterior trim. The thorough
step-by-step in struction s and in sightful photography show professional in sta llation tec hniques for nearly eve ry
roofing, siding, ventila tion, and trim product available: asp ha lt shingles, metal roofing, wood shakes and shingles,
tile a nd rolled roofing; and s iding of all kinds, includi ng stucco, veneered sto ne, a nd ceme nt. \t\le then exp lain
how to install important roof a nd soffit ventilation and gutters. Fi nall y, the important fi nal tOLlches are revealed,
sLlc h as hm\' to com ple te your home's exterior \·vith window a nd door b ri ckmo ld, build and hang shutters, Clnd add
ot her decorative trim details to ga bles, beams , and cornices .
Once your new exterior is comp lete, we' ll shO\.v you how to extend its life and maximize your inves tment.
In these fi nal sections of the book, you learn how to clean, pain t , a nd sta in prope rly as we ll as hm-v to ca rry out
ot he r essential repairs for roofing, siding, fl ash ing, gutte rs, trim, and masonry surfaces . Eve n if these jobs won't be
necessary for years to come, you' ll be prepared to take action when they arc.
T hank you for c hoosing Ti,e CO/nplete Guide to Roofing, Siding & Trim. We hope it wili be an esse nt ia l
reference gU ide for a ll of your exterior home improvement project needs.
I Inspiration Gallery
n impressive exterior is a com b inat ion of beautiful
A siding, attract ive roofing, and com pl ementa ry
t rim. \-\-1ell -c hosen exterior produc ts \v ill work togethe r
to e nhance the look a nd appeal of your home , and
keep the hOllse \vatertight. The "perfect" siding gives
the home its pe rsona lity. For example, bric k s iding
looks imposing and robust, wh ile vinyl s iding offers a
conte mporary look an d fecI.
Hoofing a lso affects the c haracter of a home.
Monotone as ph a lt s hi ngJes, for examp le, make a house
less imposing, vvhile a colorful metal roof can become
a major decorat ive feature.
The inspiring photos in this section fe<:lture a
wide range of roofing and siding types, styles, and
m ateria ls . They're Sli fe to gen e ra te new ideas an d he lp The clay tile roof and stucco siding complement each other
you ma ke pract ica l dec ision s when choos ing roofing on thiS Mediterranean-style house. The parallel lines on the
and s id ing. roof are offset by the solid surface of the walls.
Standing seam metal roofing is a lightweight, long-lasting option that stands up well to hail, snowloads, and high winds. Despite
the misconceptions you may have heard, metal roofing won't attract lightn ing or make your attic hotter In summer.
6 • T H E CO~!IP LETE GUIDE TO BOOFI NG, SID ING & TBIM
Brightly colored siding and shutters,
combined with white window trim and a
light-gray asphalt roof, give this expansive
home a cheery and welcoming presence. Be
sure to take your home's size and style into
account when choosing a color scheme for
your next siding or roofing project.
Simulated cedar vinyl shakes offer the performance of A few eye-catching exterior trim details offer one way
vinyl lap siding with Improved appearance. They provide the to make your home stand out on the block. Accentuate your
look of hand-split cedar without the maintenance of real wood . windows and siding with custom shutters, den til trim, and
other archictectural details. These features will add shape,
texture, and color to your siding scheme.
Illfroduclioll • 7
Mortarless brick siding adds the
stately beauty of brick to your home
without requiring you to hire a mason.
The system shown here uses a stacked,
tongue-and-groove locking system that
fastens to exterior walls with screws.
A splash of manufactured veneer stone, with its various colors, tones, and shapes, can set your home apart from many of
today's cookie-cutter house designs. You may be the only one who knows it's not the real thing.
8 • T H E CO~!IP LETE GUIDE TO BOOFI NG, SIDING & TB1M
Concrete exterior home covering might seem like a log cabin siding adds rustic charm to modern structures. It
monochromatic choice, but it actually harmonizes quite well can be found at most home improvement centers and is well
with the exposed beams, large windows, and open styling of sUited for DIY installations.
this home.
Clay tile roofing will stand up to brutal summer heat or hurricane winds beautifully. Its proven track record and attractive
appearance make it one of the preferred choices for premium roofing on southern and coastal homes.
Illfroduclioll • 9