What is a square of siding?
A square represents an area of 10' by 10' (100 sq. ft.) and is generally the term used when referring to the quantity of siding in   the industry.10 squares of siding cover a 1000 square foot surface.

What are the three basic rules for installing vinyl siding?
 1-       Siding must be able to move freely from side to side.
 2-       Nail in the center of the slots.
 3-       Do not face nail through the siding.

How often is nailing required on horizontal siding?
 Every 16 inches.

Why can't vinyl siding be nailed on tight?
Vinyl siding must be "free" to expand and contract without bulging on the wall.   A minimum of 1/32" clearance between the   fastener and the siding panel is required.

When installing horizontal vinyl siding, a minimum clearance is required between the end of the panel and the interior of the J-trim. What is the minimum clearance required to allow for normal expansion?
1/4" is the minimum requirement.

When ordering material for a vinyl job, how much extra material should you allow for detailing?
10% is the standard amount of extra material required when taking windows, doors and details into account.

Why is the Duratron Vinyl Formula so important?
The Duratron Vinyl Formula is composed of the highest quality ingredients mixed together through a totally automated process to produce a state-of-the-art formula. Kaycan's Duratron formula is renowned for providing stability, strength and full UV protection to all Kaycan vinyl siding products. Siding produced with the Duratron formula will protect the homeowner's house.

Why can't soffit be used as siding?                                                           
Soffit is produced with reduced amounts of UV protection as it does not receive direct sunlight. If it were to be used as siding, a problem with distortion could develop.  Kaycan offers vertical siding products designed for vertical installation.

Do we have to worry about dye lots in siding with Kaycan?
With the advances in manufacturing techniques variation from one dye lot to another is not the concern that it used to be.

Why is dark colored siding so much more expensive than regular siding?
Because of the additional components required to retain the color for many years.

Why is Kaycan's two-step aluminum painting process superior?
In a two step process, after cleaning the aluminum, a primer coat is applied and baked on. This layer of protection acts as an extra barrier to shield the metal against the elements. The topcoat is then applied and cured to produce a superior product whose finish will give superior performance under severe exterior conditions.

Can I match aluminum trim coils with vinyl siding colors?
Kaycan offers "MatchCoat" colors in aluminum that match the colors of Kaycan vinyl siding.

What are the two main purposes of the StyroFold 5 Plus and Kaycore HP products?
Insulates against cold, heat / air infiltration with a continuous layer of protection.  Forms a barrier to air infiltration by offering a complete layer of protection.  Straightens the wall prior to insulation of new siding over the old.