How To Start First Vinyl Siding

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How to start first vinyl siding.

Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also. Power saw bench or radial arm saw. This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows. The siding must be installed over a flat surface so unless you re siding a new home or have removed the old lap siding you ll need to line the wall with sheets of rigid foam board usually 1 2.

Vinyl siding starter strips. Aviation tin snip start cutting at the top interlock and continue toward the bottom of the panel. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. Snap a level chalk line for the first starter strip at the base of the wall no less than 8 inches above ground level after determining the lowest corner of the house.

Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. Consult your local. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls. Siding panels should be nailed 12 in.

This is where the new siding will begin. Most suppliers sell two sizes of starter 2 1 2 in. A flat level wall surface is necessary for proper installation of vinyl siding. Click here to learn some vinyl siding cleaning techniques that will make your house look new.

Get started installing vinyl siding with this video that covers wall preparation fasteners fastening techniques tools chalk lines corner posts and start. For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly. Unless already installed a water resistive barrier should be applied to the house prior to installing vinyl siding. Install flashing before starting to apply the siding.

Utility knife score panel with knife then bend the vinyl back and forth until it snaps cleanly on the scored line. Spend the extra few bucks on the wider stuff and start your siding a bit lower. This is our most comprehensive. Refer to important notes for more information on water resistive barriers.