TL;DR
A siding butt joint is the vertical seam where two ends of lap siding meet within a course. On fiber cement, manufacturers require the ends to touch in moderate contact over a stud, backed by flashing or a joint cover, while vinyl instead overlaps about an inch and never butts tight.
What it means
A siding butt joint is the vertical seam where two ends of lap siding meet within a course. On fiber cement, manufacturers require the ends to touch in moderate contact over a stud, backed by flashing or a joint cover, while vinyl instead overlaps about an inch and never butts tight. Joints are staggered between courses so the seams do not stack into a ladder pattern that channels water and draws the eye.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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