Exterior Remodeling Glossary
Siding terms for exterior cladding, trim, weather barriers, and replacement projects.
Siding terms for exterior cladding, trim, weather barriers, and replacement projects.
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Exterior Weather Barriers
An air barrier is a material or system intended to limit uncontrolled air movement through a building assembly.
Siding Materials
Aluminum siding is a metal siding material that was commonly used on older homes and can still be found on many exteriors.
Siding Materials
Cedar siding is a natural wood siding material known for its appearance, texture, and maintenance needs.
Siding Profiles
Channel lock siding refers to siding panels designed with interlocking edges or channels that help panels connect and stay aligned.
Siding Materials
Fiber cement siding is a durable exterior siding material made from cement, sand, cellulose fibers, and other additives.
Exterior Remodeling
Flashing tape is a self-adhering tape used to help seal and protect joints, window openings, door openings, and wall transitions.
Siding Profiles
Shingle siding is an exterior siding style made of small overlapping shingle-shaped pieces or panels.
Siding Profiles
Shiplap siding is a siding profile where boards fit together with overlapping rabbeted edges.
Soffit & Fascia
Soffit is the finished underside of a roof overhang and may include vents that support attic intake ventilation.
Siding Materials
Steel siding is a durable metal siding material used on some residential and light commercial exteriors.
Exterior Weather Barriers
A water-resistive barrier, or WRB, is a layer behind siding that helps resist water that gets past the exterior cladding.
Windows
Window flashing is the water-management detail around a window opening that helps direct water away from the wall assembly.
Exterior Echelon can inspect your exterior, explain what we find, and help you understand your repair or replacement options.