Has anyone worked with the newer board and batten vinyl sidings? (Not the reverse B&B, or soffit materials) Two questions: Is it really neccessary to run a J-channel along the bottom? It would seem to serve little purpose, and looks far more authentic without it. As far as masking any potential uneveness of the strips, if they are all applied at the same time and temperature, that shouldn't be an issue. Two: Running the flat profile of a strip into a standard J-channel or corner strip, even when trapped by an undersill strip, doesn't look very good. I see some companies offer smaller J-channel, and was thinking that might reduce the large voids. Any ideas?

Just trying to understand the typical inspection sequence for an addition going on my house. I know things vary areae to area but... Does the rough framing inspection mean only bare studs and rafters or can the exterior studs be sheathed? The roof sheathed? If yes, can the roof be finished and tied in to the old roof before the rough inspection (concerned about rain). Thanks guys!