Siding
Q. What types of siding material does Quinn Exteriors use?
A. We use Kaycan and Mitten® vinyl, aluminum, steel, fiber cement (Hardie Board®) and engineered wood siding (LP® SmartSide®).
Q. What is engineered wood?
A. Engineered wood is a whole class of building products and materials. They’re made by binding pieces of real wood, scrap wood, shredded wood fibers and/or sawdust with adhesives to create products that look and act like wood but are designed to be stronger and more durable.
As the name implies, engineered wood products are carefully tested for strength, durability and resistance to moisture. Some products are made with waterproof adhesives specifically for outdoor use.
An engineered wood product you would be familiar with is plywood. It is made up of layers of veneer that are glued together with heat and pressure to form panels. These layers alternate the direction of the grain of each layer. The result is one of the most useful building products available. Thin, wide, flat plywood panels are ideal for adding strength, stiffness and stability to floor, wall and roof framing
Q. Can Quinn Exteriors install insulation while siding my home?
A. Yes. We can install insulation in a variety of sizes depending on your home and the R-value you desire.
Soffit/Fascia
Q. What is the difference between soffit and fascia?
A. Soffit is an underappreciated product that handles two roles in the structure of the house. Visually, it covers the roof rafters (from underneath) and maintains a clean and decorative appearance. Functionally, it protects the rafters from the weather and helps the building to breathe. Soffit provides essential ventilation and air movement through the roof structure, eliminating moisture that can cause rotting and decay. Cool, dry air is drawn into the soffit vent, and hot moist air is forced out of roof exhaust vents.
Fascia is the attractive board along the side of the overhang and the roof that helps your roof appear finished (often covered with aluminum flashing). The fascia is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses and also carries the guttering.
Eavestrough
Q: What size of eavestrough do you use?
A: Five inch K-style aluminum eavestrough is what we most commonly use, although we can source other sizes and materials at customer request.
Q: Where do you source your eavestrough?
A: Quinn Exteriors owns a 5-inch eavestrough machine so we can produce custom lengths on site.
Q: How often should eavestroughs be cleaned?
A: Eavestroughs should be cleaned at least once in the summer and twice in the fall to remove shingles granules, pine needles, leaves and other debris that can block the gutters and downspouts and prevent proper water drainage.
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