In two words, “visible indentations.” As they sang in Grease, “Tell me more. Tell me more.” “Tend to be near circular in shape” “Formed by a mostly downward impact” “Widespread in extent” “Random in pattern” “Not uniform in size or… Read More
Category Archives: Siding
Right and Wrong Ways of Siding Installation
There is a right way and a wrong way to do most tasks in life. This is also true when it comes to the installation of vinyl or aluminum siding on a wall above a roof slope. It is good… Read More
The Importance of Good Flashing
What happens when flashing is poorly installed around windows? The feature photograph shows what might show on the interior, but the following photographs show what may be hidden in the wall. Disclaimer Read More
The Need for Membrane Flashing Under a Threshold
Whether a manufactured stone with multiple joints or a solid board is used under the threshold of a door (featured photo), a flexible membrane flashing is necessary to stop the infiltration of runoff. On the inside, runoff infiltration through a… Read More
Siding Distorted by Heat
On occasion we are called to look at siding that has been severely distorted over a small area (Figures 1 and 2). What causes this? Sometimes we have seen the distortion due to heat from a barbeque grill being… Read More
What Causes Siding to Become Loose in the Middle of the Wall?
We have often seen a loose course of siding in the middle of an exterior wall of a dwelling (Figure LS-1 and LS-2). In fact, I have seen it on my own home. What causes this? If you… Read More
Pellet Impact Damage to Soft Metals
So, what does pellet impact damage look like in soft metals such as siding or a metal chimney? See for yourself. We weren’t asked, but considering the direction of exposure of the siding and the chimney… Read More