How To Start Putting Siding On A House

Fortunately with the right tools and preparation putting vertical metal siding up on a building can be a smooth and simple process.

How to start putting siding on a house.

At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding. The last boards must meet at the same level or the installation will look unprofessional. In most cases the siding will wrap all the way around the house. Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut.

Install trim under eaves rakes. This means you must establish and mark a level baseline all of the way around the house. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior.

Once you ve decided where you want the siding to begin drive a nail through a point on your chosen starting height and snap a chalk line around the perimeter of the house. Use a water level line level or transit level to make these layout lines. Vertical metal siding can give a building a modern sleek appearance. Installing fiber cement lap siding is no more difficult to install than wood siding and we ll walk you through the entire process.

While installing vertical metal siding is similar to installing horizontal siding there are a few differences you ll want to keep in mind. It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. Nail every 12 inches on center. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.

Fiber cement lap siding provides a natural wood like look and it isn t prone to water rot or insect damage. For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake. It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. This is our most comprehensive.

Not just another vinyl siding installation video. This hardy material comes in 12 foot lengths with a variety of different widths.