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Siding

Referring to the protective outer covering of a house to repel water or guard from the effects of bad weather.

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Siding

backerboard

Construction; Siding

A flat material used on the face of the house, between the studs and the siding, to provide a nailable surface for the siding.

cupping

Construction; Siding

A warp across the board in wood plank siding.

detachment

Construction; Siding

Separation of the siding material-veneer or stucco- from its attachment to the house.

double course

Construction; Siding

An undercourse of shingles or shakes, not exposed to the weather, is covered completely by a top course.

dust mites

Construction; Siding

Virtually walking stomachs.

caulking

Construction; Siding

Waterproof material used to seal joints at intersections of building components, used with some types of siding.

clapboard

Construction; Siding

Overlapping, horizontal wood plank siding made from either rectangular planks or taped planks.

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