Siding Information

Grandstaff Roofing & Siding uses only the industry’s top brands for their roofing products and materials. We are proud to carry CertainTeed roofing products and matierals.

CertainTeed is a leading U.S. manufacturer of low slope and steep slope roofing products for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential roofing and waterproofing applications.  CertainTeed has served the roofing industry for 100 years, establishing a solid reputation for quality, reliability, and technical innovation.

                                     Darrel Grandstaff is a CertainTeed Certified Quality Master. Click below to see his certifications.  

SIDING TERMS

Beaded: A decorative variation of the traditional style with a half round molding like effect
cut into the bottom of the siding panel.
D4 Profile: Two four inch wide horizontal traditional planks per single panel of siding.
D5 Profile: Two five inch wide horizontal traditional planks per single panel of siding.
Dutchlap or Shiplap: A more decorative variation on the clapboard style where the face of the board is beveled for added dimension.
Grain: A pattern that has been pressed into the vinyl to simulate wood grain or a special finish.
Fascia: The front facing surface of trim on a home above the soffit but below the roof line.
Inside Corner Post: Provides a means of joining at the inside comers where the siding meets both sides.
Insulated Siding: Available with factory laminated polystyrene backing.
J Channel: Used for receiving siding on all sides of the windows and doors at the rake edges of gables and in other miscellaneous
   situations.
Nail Hem: The top portion of a vinyl siding panel. It has oblong horizontal slits into which the installer nails the siding.
Outside Corner Post: Provides neat appearance outside coroners for vertical and horizontal sidings. Receives siding from both sides.
Profiles: The actual siding panels are caned profiles. Some commonly sized profiles are D4, D5, and Dutchlap.
Soffit: Vinyl or aluminum material used on the underside of eaves between the exterior wall and overhanging edge of the roof rafters.
Starter Strip: Baseline accessory which secures the first course of siding to the wall.
Trim Coil: Painted aluminum and steel material commonly used to case around the windows.
Weep Hole: A small hole in the bottom butt edge of the vinyl siding panel, allowing condensation to escape.