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. A flat level wall surface is necessary for proper installation of vinyl siding. Refer to important notes for more information on water resistive barriers. Unless already installed a water resistive barrier should be applied to the house prior to installing vinyl siding. Consult your local.

It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. Most suppliers sell two sizes of starter 2 1 2 in. Power saw bench or radial arm saw. 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.

Siding panels should be nailed 12 in. 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. It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. Aviation tin snip start cutting at the top interlock and continue toward the bottom of the panel.

Click here to learn some vinyl siding cleaning techniques that will make your house look new. Vinyl siding starter strips. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. 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.

Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. This is our most comprehensive. Install flashing before starting to apply the siding.

This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows. Utility knife score panel with knife then bend the vinyl back and forth until it snaps cleanly on the scored line. Not just another vinyl siding installation video. For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly.