Step 3: Meet Your Coach

Once you have your project vision, it is time to meet your Coach! Each Turkstra location has Coaches who specialize in our different product categories (gameplans), and their training is aimed at helping YOU Build-It-Better.

A meeting with your Build-It-Better Coach will focus on the details of your project, such as timing, budget, materials, style, and so much more. Proper planning and resources are critical to the success of your project, which is why we take the time to work through the details of your project together.

Below, you will find Project Information Sheets that will get you thinking about your project and some of your Coach's questions. Feel free to get a head-start before meeting with your Coach by filling out a form and bringing it to your meeting.

Siding from the Turkstra Design Centre

Siding Terminology

• Batten – Strips of wood that seal joints by connecting siding boards.
• Caulk – A waterproof sealant or filler.
• Channel – The portion of a siding board that allows the next piece to be inserted.
• Flashing – Pieces of metal installed around openings, such as windows and doors, to prevent water from seeping in.
• Head Flashing – Protects vertical siding by deflecting water away from the top of the boards.
• Furring Strip (Strapping) – Wooden strips attached to the outside of the home (after the wrapping process) to which the siding is attached.
• Lap – The portion of each board that overlaps the previous to hide nails.
• Plumb/ Square – The perfect levelness of vertical and horizontal objects, respectively.