How To Apply Vinle Siding

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How to apply vinle siding.

Gap at all ends. Basic labor to install vinyl siding with favorable site conditions. Layout fabricate and attach vinyl siding 6 width over vapor barrier. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior.

Vinyl siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted. 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. Install flashing before starting to apply the siding. Allow a 1 4 inch gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories.

The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. Between nail head and vinyl.

Using a brush or paint sprayer paint from the top of the house to the bottom using side to side strokes. Reverse the blade in the saw for extra smooth cutting through the vinyl and to. Choose the right nails allow approximately 1 16 in. Unless already installed a water resistive barrier should be applied to the house prior to installing vinyl siding.

Utility knife score panel with knife then bend the vinyl back and forth until it snaps cleanly on the scored line. When installing in freezing weather below 4 c. Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion. 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.

If the surface is pitted or damaged you may need to apply a vinyl safe primer. Vinyl siding repair for broken or melted siding usually requires replacement of the affected panels. Power saw bench or radial arm saw use a fine tooth blade with slow cutting movements. Refer to important notes for more information on water resistive barriers.

Install using manufacturer recommended corner and edge flashing and j channels. Consult your local. Make sure the siding is thoroughly clean and dry. This is our most comprehensive.

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