How To Start First Vinyl Siding

Get started installing vinyl siding with this video that covers wall preparation fasteners fastening techniques tools chalk lines corner posts and start.

How to start first vinyl siding.

It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. Not just another vinyl siding installation video. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. Click here to learn some vinyl siding cleaning techniques that will make your house look new.

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. A flat level wall surface is necessary for proper installation of vinyl siding. This is where the new siding will begin.

Refer to important notes for more information on water resistive barriers. Utility knife score panel with knife then bend the vinyl back and forth until it snaps cleanly on the scored line. Power saw bench or radial arm saw. This is our most comprehensive.

Aviation tin snip start cutting at the top interlock and continue toward the bottom of the panel. Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. Most suppliers sell two sizes of starter 2 1 2 in.

It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. 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. 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.

Vinyl siding starter strips. Spend the extra few bucks on the wider stuff and start your siding a bit lower. For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly. Siding panels should be nailed 12 in.