I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo.
How to side a house with lap siding.
Generally the best idea is to remove any existing siding from your exterior walls before installing the vinyl siding.
This goes for fiber cement hardwood and masonite siding.
If you choose to install your trim over your lap siding lp smartside 440 series trim is a fine choice.
Cover all the edges.
Prime the back side of the lap siding with two even coats of primer.
Choose lp smartside 440 series trim when using lp smartside panel siding.
Give the 1x2 and 1x3 lumber a coat of primer at the same time.
While covering lap siding with vinyl is an option for some siding other varieties of lap siding can t be covered by vinyl.
Allow the primer to dry completely between coats.
Add an additional coat of primer to the front of the lap siding.
In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house.
Coat evenly and do not allow heavy buildups.
In this video dave shows you how to install lap siding.
Lp smartside lap siding is a great material to work with because it isn t fragile to work with like.
Buying the right trim will help give your house the right look.