Seattle Siding and Windows

Seattle Siding needs to post more

Kekeever — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:49:23 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on our Seattle Siding Blog!

I’m going to try and get back into a blogging rhythm. We’ve been busy putting putting up siding around the Seattle area and its been hard to find the time to sit down at the computer. Here is another open joint rain screen siding system we are installing on a house on Cougar Mountain in Bellevue, WA. We are using pre treated 1×4 cedar with “Cembonit” cement board panels. We also installed all new Seattle replacement windows. We used pre painted Milgard Ultra windows for this project.

Seattle Siding in the “Journal of Light Construction”.

Kekeever — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:57:24 +0000

Synapse construction was asked to write an article for the “Journal of Light Construction”.

The article features a home we remodeled, replacing the siding with an open joint rain screen siding system. I hope it illuminates rain screen siding systems for those interested. Click on the image below to read the .pdf of the article.

Siding and Windows in Reverse

Kekeever — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:23:55 +0000

I’ve been blown away lately by the lack of knowledge some of Seattle Siding’s potential customers have shown in the way they treat their exterior building projects. All projects have a natural progression that allows them to flow efficiently. When that progression is reversed or jumbled things can go backwards. For instance I’ve run into some home owners that have hired a window replacement company, had their windows replaced and then when their new windows in start looking at new Seattle siding. Maybe its not obvious to the average home owner but if you plan to install replacement windows and seattle siding they should be done together. This will insure the windows and their flashings are correctly integrated for durable waterproof system. It’s also an advantage to have one contractor install both the replacement windows and the seattle siding for one main reason. If you have a problem down the road with the building exterior you won’t have to try and figure out which contractor screwed up; the Seattle Replacement Window contractor or the Seattle siding contractor since it will be one in the same. That’s why we offer window installation as part of our Seattle siding services. We know that penetrations in the building envelope are the most critical areas and require the most care when it comes to the weather tightness of a building.

It may not be possible to always perform both activities at the same time due to budget constraints. However, there are methods that can be implemented to plan ahead while installing replacement windows to allow for a future seattle siding replacement that will properly tie into the penetration flashings around the windows or visa versa. Before you hire a contractor that just wants to sell you a product give us a call. We will work within the constraints of your budget and align the right products and methods to fit your project and pocket book. Let us keep your project in drive and out of reverse.

Seattle Siding – Ceraclad rainscreen – Lakeside Shell house

Kekeever — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:19:34 +0000

Synapse Construction recently completed the Seattle siding for the newly remodeled Lakeside school shell house. The Ceraclad rain screen system was used for this Seattle siding project. The rain- screen design coupled with the durability of the Ceraclad siding material will keep this building’s exterior looking great for decades to come with little to no maintenance. Please click here to view more pictures of this project.

Seattle Siding and Windows – Design

Kekeever — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:09:31 +0000

Synapse Construction-Seattle Siding strives to be an asset to its customers. We approach each Seattle Siding and window project with enthusiasm and the willingness to earn your business. Our professionalism goes beyond our impeccable Seattle siding and window installation. We are ready to help our clients move their projects to the next level weather its printed on architectural plans or an ethereal idea they haven’t quite pinned down.

Seattle siding and windows starts with design

Synapse Construction was recently contacted by a building owner that wanted to reinvent his buildings 50 year old facade to be relevant and appealing for the next 50 years. After meeting with the building owner it was clear that this project would be design build. After a short interview and collecting some key building details we set out to come up with a siding and window design that would bring the building owners Seattle siding and window ideas to life.

Seattle Siding and Windows – A picture is worth 1000 words

Because of our ability to come up with preliminary designs as part of our Seattle siding and window replacement proposal the owner was able to more clearly articulate his vision refining the scope of work. This translated into lower design cost for the owner when it came time to solicit design and permit services from an architectural firm. This is just another example of Synapse Construction – Seattle siding, going the extra mile to provide superior affordable service to earn our clients business.

Seattle Siding – Window installation test

Kekeever — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:55:58 +0000

This is a video of how windows get tested. In this video they do not isolate the window so they are testing the installation. Sometimes it is necessary to isolate the window to establish it meets its advertised thresholds. Synapse Construction – Seattle siding and windows offers third party verification and testing to all of our clients. In Seattle, siding and windows need to be installed with the correct details to ensure building envelope performance.

Seattle siding – A really good rainscreen siding article

Kekeever — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:48:19 +0000

Just ran across this rain-screen siding article written by a guy back East. It’s quite good if you are interested in Seattle siding rain-screens its a good read. We at Seattle siding are big fans of the rain-screen system. The article goes into some detail on a closed rain screen system. Happy reading.

http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/pdf/RainScreen.pdf

Seattle Siding – More to metal flashing than you might think.

Kekeever — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:53:18 +0000

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Seattle Siding – metal flashing is an integral part of the envelope

When it comes to Seattle siding and metal flashings, most people think of the bent metal they buy at home depot. While, that is metal flashing, it only scratches the surface of what is needed to do a proper Seattle siding or replacement window job. In the Pacific Northwest rain can go more directions than just down. Tight seals and impenetrable barriers are needed at the most vulnerable areas on a building.

Seattle siding flashing should slope away from the building

When you put flashing over a window or on any horizontal surface you want that flashing to direct water away from the home. That’s why we at Seattle siding find it a little frustrating that the home improvement stores carry flashings that are bent at 90 deg. With a 90 deg bend you have an equal opportunity for the piece to slope to the house, away from the house or not at all. Having the flashing bent with a 100 deg angle guarantees it will slope away from the house at least 5 deg. Because of this Seattle siding usually spend the extra money to have my flashings custom made by a metal shop.

The flashing shown here is a “corner boot”. As you can see its fully soldered and made for an outside corner. Without this custom piece of flashing the outside corner of a belly band would be very difficult to waterproof and would likely rely on sealant. These flashings are always custom and require a little drafting knowledge to get them right. The one shown here is quite simple and they can also get quite complicated.

If you have any questions for Seattle siding on metal flashings don’t hesitate to contact me.

Seattle Replacement Window Tax Credit expiring soon

Kekeever — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:54:58 +0000

There is still time to have Seattle Siding install replacement windows before the tax credit expires.

The $1500 Federal Tax credit for installing energy efficient Seattle replacement windows expires at the end of the year. If you have a drafty house with old single pane windows and have been on the fence whether to install replacement windows; now is the time. If you don’t do it now you’ll miss out on the $1500 you can get back from uncle Sam. It’s money that shouldn’t be thrown out the window along with the warm air in your house.

Replacement windows save you money and are good for the environment.

Seattle Siding – Fiber cement siding=good ROI

Kekeever — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:39:56 +0000

I was just taking a look at the 2009-10 survey by Remodeling Magazine and was happy to see that Seattle siding replacement with fiber cement siding was one of the top remodeling projects as far as return on investment. Installing Seattle replacement windows is also a high return on investment. It makes sense too. With new Seattle siding and replacement windows your home will have greater curb appeal, lower maintenance, less drafty, lower heating and cooling costs. The benefits really add up with new Seattle siding and new energy efficient replacement windows.