Install siding and accompanying accessories.

Installation should include

• cutting to length to within +/- 1/16 inch tolerances, with minimal splintering, and tight joints
• attaching siding with appropriate fasteners, allowing for proper exposure and correct joint placement.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is siding typically not nailed tightly when attached?
• Why are exterior doors flashed prior to siding? How are they flashed?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level Two, Module Three (27204-13): Exterior Finishing

Module Three (27204-13) covers the various types of exterior finish materials and their installation procedures, including wood, metal, vinyl, and fiber-cement siding.