Siding Pub Trivia Friday! 

 

 

 

Happy Friday! In preparation for the weekend let’s get our Pub Trivia on for this article. Keepin it light keepin it fun! So let’s get started. We’ll ask 20 questions which you can print out and go over with your friends. At the end of the article we’ll reveal the answers. No cheating by skipping to the end. Really, don’t cheat, that is just not fun for you! So, grab some wings and ranch along with your favorite drink and let’s begin . . .
1.What is the most popular/purchased siding in the U.S.?
2. What is the first and ancient siding used for roofs and walls?
3. Which company in the early 1950’s was the first to manufacture Vinyl Siding?
4. Which mineral was originally used in Fiber Cement Siding until it was later determined to be a  safety concern?

 

 

	5. Insulated siding can reduce noise by up to what percentage?
	6. What word used interchangeably with Siding?
	7. In colonial North America what was the wood of choice used for siding?
	8. Where did the term Shiplap siding come from?
	9. Who invented aluminum siding?
	10. What is the most cost effective siding option?

 

 

11. What does square mean when it comes to siding?
12. Siding is able to protect your house from wind speeds up to what mph?
13. On average how long does it take to install siding on a home?
14. Fiber Cement Siding cut with what tool on occasion?
15. When was Vinyl Siding first produced?

 

	16. Where is James Hardie siding (who produces Fiber Cement Siding) headquartered?
	17. What is the most fire resistant siding?
	18. How many colors is Cedar Ridge Siding offered in?
	19. Which siding is most resistant to Rot?
	20. Who should you call in Denver for your Siding replacement needs?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answers

1. Vinyl Siding
2. Thatch Siding
3. Crane Plastics in Columbus, Ohio
4. Asbestos
5. 45% is the highest possible noise reduction.
6. Wall Cladding
7. Eastern White Pine
8. The term Shiplap siding originated when early shipbuilding methods were transferred over to home siding installation. They used the same wood which was used to construct the hull of ships.The boards overlapping each other formed a watertight surface.
9. Frank Hoess invented the configuration seen on modern aluminium siding.
10. Vinyl Siding
11. A square is 100 square feet of siding (10 feet by 10 feet).
12. Basic siding should  protect your house from wind speeds of up to 110mph.
13. 3-6 days depending on the size of the house is the average time frame.
14.  Fiber Cement is sometimes cut with a diamond saw because it can cut through the thick material.
15. Vinyl Siding was first produced commercially in the 1930’s but didn’t become a popular material for homes until the 1970’s
16. Ireland
17. With a class A fire rating, Fiber Cement is the most fire resistant siding on the market.
18. 23 colors
19. Steel siding
20. Conservation Construction! Come on, you knew where that one was going, right?

 

I hope you enjoyed this Friday Pub Quiz on Siding. We hope each fact here has taught you more about siding than you’ve ever known before. Lastly, that this article entertained you as well and has lead you to a better understanding of which siding will work for your own home.There are many choices out there that could be a great fit for your home’s siding. Enjoy your weekend and we’ll see you Wednesday for the next riveting article in our series on siding. As always, to inquire more about siding, windows, or doors please visit our website at conservationconstruction.com.

 

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