Installing First Row Of Vinyl Siding

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.

Installing first row of vinyl siding.

Always refer to the installation guide on the particular vinyl siding that you re installing but most vinyl siding panels should overlap each other by at least an inch. Begin by installing the first row of siding on both sides of the deck. 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. Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also.

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. Some adjustment may be needed to complete installation of the top row of siding. 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.

Before installing door and window trim first caulk around the openings to create a moisture and air proof seal. From the top of this row and stretch a string line across the deck. Gap at all ends. On hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops.

Best way to cut vinyl siding and installation. Install the tops first then the sides and then the bottoms of the window surrounds. 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. Installation progresses this way up the side of the house.

To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. Get started installing vinyl siding with this video that covers wall preparation fasteners fastening techniques tools chalk lines corner posts and start. To provide a common reference point measure up 8 in.