Starter strip
The first strip nailed along the bottom of a wall that the first course of siding locks into.
What it means for you
An invisible foundation for the whole wall — if the starter strip isn't level, every course above it drifts crooked. It's the kind of prep a rushed crew shortcuts, and you see the result in wavy siding lines.
Where you'll see it
The bottom of the wall, hidden behind the first course.
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