How To Start First Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding starter strips.

How to start first vinyl siding.

Unless already installed a water resistive barrier should be applied to the house prior to installing vinyl siding. Get started installing vinyl siding with this video that covers wall preparation fasteners fastening techniques tools chalk lines corner posts and start. Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also. Siding panels should be nailed 12 in.

It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly. Power saw bench or radial arm saw. Spend the extra few bucks on the wider stuff and start your siding a bit lower.

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. This is where the new siding will begin. This is our most comprehensive.

Refer to important notes for more information on water resistive barriers. A flat level wall surface is necessary for proper installation of vinyl siding. Aviation tin snip start cutting at the top interlock and continue toward the bottom of the panel. 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.

We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows. It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. Click here to learn some vinyl siding cleaning techniques that will make your house look new.

Not just another vinyl siding installation video. Install flashing before starting to apply the siding. Most suppliers sell two sizes of starter 2 1 2 in. Utility knife score panel with knife then bend the vinyl back and forth until it snaps cleanly on the scored line.