Siding Backer Strips

Barns and houses with board and batten siding were inspired by nordic european buildings and gained popularity in america sometime around the middle of the 19th century.

Siding backer strips.

For best results we do recommend using weatherside backer strips when installing weatherside fiber cement shingles. Each pack comes with enough backer strips to cover approximately 100 sq. If using insulation or backerboard shim if necessary to accommodate the added thickness. This is where the new siding will begin.

Vinyl siding starter strips. If you have ever looked at the foam backer board and how it s often installed to the exterior of a house over old siding you d realize the r value is almost non existent as well as the air infiltration benefits the most effective use of it is to provide a smooth flat surface for the siding to be nailed to. The backer strips help serve as a secondary layer of protection at the joints between shingles. Snap a level chalk line for the first starter strip at the base of the wall no less than 8 inches above ground level after determining the lowest corner of the house.

Provides critical protection against wind driven rain at the vertical seems between each siding shingle. Available in various sizes to work with all weatherside fiber cement siding shingles. Our technical team at 877 gaf roof 877 423 7663 option 5 is happy to assist with any additional questions. Helps ensure the vertical seams between each piece of siding are protected against weather infiltration.

The round shape helps create the ideal joint design. Water resistant repels water to protect the joint from damage. Backer rod is a foam material used to fill large checks and gaps between logs. Works perfect with weatherside purity straight wavy thatched shingles and profile 12 shingles.