A siding installer is someone who works on the outside of buildings and homes. His job entails supervising the installation of a specific type of siding to keep a building protected from the elements. Vinyl, wood, and aluminum are some of the most common siding materials. The basic job duties of a siding installer are the same regardless of the materials used. Customers are discussed potential options, job estimates are provided, materials are obtained, professional siding installation is provided, and the work site is cleaned up.
Before starting a project, a siding installer must first talk to customers about their options. This primarily entails discussing the various types of siding materials and their associated costs. During this time, he will either talk to potential customers on the phone or pay a visit to their home or place of business.
A siding installer will usually provide a job estimate to a customer after the materials and other details have been discussed. He will almost always need to visit the home or business in order to accomplish this. To get an idea of the project’s overall cost, you may need to take building measurements or conduct a visual inspection. This step ensures that both the siding installer and the customer are on the same page and that there are no unexpected costs.
He must then obtain the necessary materials for the job after reaching an agreement with the homeowner or business owner. He can either go to a home improvement store or have the materials delivered to him. He may also require scaffolding or other equipment in addition to siding materials.
The next step in the process is to provide professional siding installation. Before starting, the siding installer may need to remove old siding, either partially or completely. Before proceeding, he may need to do some preliminary work, such as erecting scaffolding and taking measurements. After that, he’ll use tools to properly install all of the siding. This may only take a day or two for small structures. This installation may take significantly longer for larger ones.
A siding installer must inspect all areas of siding after the job is completed to ensure that they fit properly and that there are no gaps. If he discovers a flaw, he will either repair or replace it until everything is in place. He will clean up the work site and remove all leftover debris once the building passes his inspection.