c/siding-installers

Unpopular opinion: Telling owners every step slows us down.

They usually trust us to do it right without all the talk.

I passed a job on Oak Road where the siding was butted tight to the trim. That's not how it's done!

Found hidden damage under my vinyl siding today

I was swapping out some old vinyl siding at home and spotted rot behind it. The damage was pretty bad, so I paused to figure out my next move. What's your go-to method for dealing with hidden problems during siding installs?

Vent: My time in the desert taught me about siding for hot climates

Honestly, I was in Arizona last month for a family thing, and I kept staring at the houses. Tbh, they use a lot of stucco, which is rare where I live. I chatted with a guy working on a place, and he said they add extra layers to stop cracks from the heat. Ngl, I always thought our way with vinyl was solid, but watching them leave bigger gaps for swelling made sense. They even start early to avoid the midday sun on the materials. It got me thinking about our own methods for when it gets really cold. We might pick up a thing or two for those boiling summer days. All in all, traveling for work or fun can give you new ideas.

Vinyl panel alignment was guesswork when I started, lasers make it spot on now.

Just realized how a hot meal on site can transform a siding crew's momentum

Last month, my crew was tackling a cedar shake replacement on a lake house way out in the sticks. By day two, the closest diner was a thirty-minute drive, and morale was dipping with every hunger pang. I dug out my old camp stove from the truck and whipped up a big batch of breakfast burritos right there in the driveway. The smell alone perked everyone up, and we smashed through the south wall before lunch. It got me thinking about how we manage energy on extended, physical days like that. Sure, we obsess over our nail guns and levels, but neglecting fuel is a sure way to invite errors. Now I always pack some simple, hearty recipes that can be cooked on site. What's your team's strategy for keeping fed and focused when you're miles from a decent sandwich?