Shake & Shingle Siding

Related terms

• Soffit

  The underside of the roof overhang (eave). Vented soffit is a key part of attic ventilation and is finished in vinyl, aluminum, or wood.

• Seamless Gutter

  Gutter formed on site in continuous runs with no mid-run seams to leak — the residential standard over sectional gutter.

• Soffit Vent

  Perforated soffit or inserts that admit intake air to the attic, working with ridge/roof vents to control attic heat and moisture.

• Rise & Run (Stairs)

  The code-governed step height (rise) and depth (run), held consistent so stairs are safe. Uneven rises are a leading code-violation and t…

• Splash Block / Drain Extension

  A block or pipe directing downspout discharge away from the foundation — the cheapest defense against basement and crawl-space water.

• Rim / Band Joist (Deck)

  The outer joist closing the deck frame perimeter, to which fascia and rail posts often attach.

• Stair Stringer

  The notched or solid sloped member carrying deck stair treads. Stringer span, spacing, and attachment are common failure points.

• Re-Side vs. Side-Over

  Removing old cladding to inspect/repair the WRB and sheathing (re-side) versus installing new siding over the old (side-over) — the latte…