TRADE SPANISH REFERENCE
🏡 Siding Installation Spanish
Exterior cladding, house wrap, flashing, trim, panels, repairs, and crew handoffs.
Free reference guide. The Siding Installation Supervisor course is available in the app: 10 Foundation, 30 Core, and 20 Master lessons. Terms vary by region; confirm the names your crew uses.
Tools and materials
| English | Español |
|---|---|
| exterior siding | revestimiento exterior |
| vinyl siding | revestimiento de vinilo |
| fiber-cement siding | revestimiento de fibrocemento |
| panel | panel |
| lap siding | revestimiento de tablas solapadas |
| house wrap | membrana de protección de la pared |
| flashing | tapajuntas |
| starter strip | tira de arranque |
| corner trim | moldura de esquina |
| J-channel | perfil en J |
| soffit | sofito |
| fastener | elemento de fijación |
| expansion gap | holgura de dilatación |
| chalk line | línea de tiza |
| damaged board | tabla dañada |
Crew communication
| English | Español |
|---|---|
| Check that the first course is level. | Revisen que la primera hilera esté nivelada. |
| Which wall are we starting on? | ¿En qué pared vamos a empezar? |
| Replace this damaged board. | Cambien esta tabla dañada. |
| Check the flashing around the window. | Revisen el tapajuntas alrededor de la ventana. |
| Follow the manufacturer’s fastening instructions. | Sigan las instrucciones de fijación del fabricante. |
| Leave the expansion gap specified by the manufacturer. | Dejen la holgura de dilatación indicada por el fabricante. |
| Protect the windows before starting. | Protejan las ventanas antes de empezar. |
| Show me the areas that are still unfinished. | Muéstrenme las áreas que todavía faltan por terminar. |
Language practice, not installation instructions or safety certification. Use the project specifications and manufacturer’s instructions for the work.
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