Installing First Row Of Vinyl Siding

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Installing first row of vinyl siding.

Before installing door and window trim first caulk around the openings to create a moisture and air proof seal. Some adjustment may be needed to complete installation of the top row of siding. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. To provide a common reference point measure up 8 in.

From the top of this row and stretch a string line across the deck. Installers need to adapt their method when installing the top row of vinyl siding. 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. Get started installing vinyl siding with this video that covers wall preparation fasteners fastening techniques tools chalk lines corner posts and start.

For most of the house this method works wonderfully except for the top row. Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. Begin by installing the first row of siding on both sides of the deck. Install the tops first then the sides and then the bottoms of the window surrounds.

For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly. The installer nails the top edge of the first length of vinyl into place and the top edge contains a channel to secure the next length of vinyl. Without an additional layer of siding to cover it as it touches the soffit installers must take extra steps to give the siding job a finished look. Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also.

Gap at all ends. Installation progresses this way up the side of the house. On hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops.