Vinyl or Aluminum Siding: Panels, Soffit and Trim
A siding job is more than the panels. The soffit closes the underside of the roof overhang, the fascia covers the edge, and corner posts and J-channel finish every edge and opening.
We carry all of it, in vinyl and in aluminum.
Clapboard or Dutch lap
Both are horizontal panels. Clapboard is a straight, flat board. Dutch lap has a groove along the top of each board, which casts a deeper shadow line.
A "double 4 in" panel carries two 4 in boards, so each panel covers 8 in.
Vinyl siding
- Sequoia Select vinyl siding: choose the series, then match the profile and colour with your counter.
- Oxford Premium vinyl siding: choose the series, then match the profile and colour with your counter.
- 7 in Board & Batten: vertical siding with 7 in exposure, 10 ft lengths and 17 pieces per carton.
Choose the siding series, profile and colour together. See the vinyl siding ranges and colour charts.
Aluminum siding
| Profile | Exposure | Length | Texture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizontal | 8 in | 12 ft 6 in | Smooth or Woodgrain |
| Double 4 in clapboard | 2 by 4 in | 12 ft 6 in | Smooth or Woodgrain |
| Double 4 in Dutch lap | 2 by 4 in | 12 ft 6 in | Woodgrain |
| Double 5 in Dutch lap | 8 in | 12 ft 6 in | Woodgrain |
| Vertical | 8 in | 10 ft | Smooth or Woodgrain |
| Vertical V | 7 1/4 in | 9 ft 7 3/8 in | Smooth or Woodgrain |
Several aluminum profiles come in standard or heavy gauge. See the aluminum products.
Soffit: solid or vented
Vented soffit lets air into the attic. Solid soffit closes areas where ventilation is not needed. Ask the counter to match the soffit and ventilation layout to your siding job.
For aluminum soffit, compare 2-panel, 3-panel and 4-panel options, each solid or vented.
The trim that finishes it
- Outside and inside corner posts for every corner.
- J-channel around windows, doors and roof lines, in several face widths.
- Undersill trim under windows, where the top course is cut.
- Aluminum fascia in 4, 6 and 8 in, for the roof edge.
- Roof edge and L-trim in aluminum.
For fascia and trim bent on site, ask for Gentek flatstock in a 98.5 ft coil or by the foot, or Building Store flatstock in a 100 ft coil. Match the flatstock brand and colour before ordering.
Match the colour to the siding series, profile and trim with your counter. Bring the series name, profile, colour, wall area and lineal feet of trim for your quote.