This is one of the most crucial steps in installing vinyl siding.
Installing vinyl siding uneven walls.
You are not going to set it hard.
Vinyl siding can be purchased vinyl siding can be purchased that has a foam backer and is superstiff.
Power saw bench or radial arm saw use a fine tooth blade with slow cutting movements.
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.
In residing strapping or removal of uneven original siding may be necessary.
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.
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.
Of course it is meant to be tight to sheathing and part of the insulation package.
As stated in the vsi vinyl siding installation manual before you begin installing vinyl siding in a new construction project.
It is by far the best looking vinyl.
Set your nails about 1 8 to 1 16 away from the wall.
This works well on uneven or masonry surfaces.
When installing j channel at either wall of fascia board nail every 8 to 12 203mm to 305mm.
Utility knife score panel with knife then bend the vinyl back and forth until it snaps cleanly on the scored line.
Aviation and tin snip start cutting at the top interlock and continue toward the bottom of the panel.
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.
Reverse the blade in the saw for extra smooth cutting through the vinyl and to.
Never nail the siding to your house hang it.
On hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops.
