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How to Get Perfectly Consistent, Level Siding E...

A beautifully sided house is one of those things where the results speak for themselves — tight, uniform courses, clean lines, no waviness. But anyone who's done siding work knows...

Why Your Starter Row of Siding Keeps Moving Dur...

You've measured, you've leveled, you've carefully positioned that first piece of siding — and then the moment you start nailing, it shifts. Maybe just a little, maybe a lot, but...

One-Man Sheathing Installation: Is It Really Po...

Ask most builders whether a single person can install starter row sheathing solo, and the answer is usually some version of "sure, if you want to spend all day fighting...

How to Save on Labor Costs When Installing Sidi...

Labor is typically one of the biggest line items in any construction budget. On siding and sheathing installs, a significant chunk of that labor cost comes from tasks that seem...

No Drop vs. Drop System: Which Installation Met...

If you're getting into Dodge Hangers for the first time, you'll quickly notice the products are organized around two installation systems: the No Drop System and the Drop System. Understanding...

How to Install Roof Decking Flush with the Raft...

  Getting your roof decking to sit flush with the rafter tail edge is one of those details that matters more than it might seem. If the first course of...