Attach a vinyl starter strip to the bottom horizontal furring strips.
How to install furring strips for vinyl siding.
When you install the first siding strip which hangs 1 4.
The furring strips are designed to help create a more level surface on the brick wall.
Use a plumb bob or carpenters level to make sure the strips stay plumb when you mark the location of each.
The starter strip should extend 1 4 inch below the furring strips.
Install a strip at every panel joint and make sure you can see the marks above and below the panel when you attach them.
Position a nail at the top of the upper slot on both sides of the corner post leaving a gap of approximately 1 32 0 8mm between the nail heads and the corner posts.
The best way to install these strips on masonry walls is to use masonry anchors that are first attached to the masonry wall.
After attaching these strips you will then be able to attach your panels using nails screws or adhesives.
If furring strips are used install them 12 305mm on center or as specified in the siding manufacturer s installation instructions.
Slip small pieces of shingles called shims behind the furring strips to even out the high and low spots so the overall surface will be completely flat.
This strips serve as a base onto which your panels can be attached.
For horizontal siding you apply the furring strips vertically.
This will provide an even wall surface for the siding and help avoid any waviness.
For vertical siding you apply them horizontally.
Specifically he wonders whether the void behind the siding between the furring presents a problem for the lasting integrity of a vinyl siding installation on this question gba senior editor martin holladay offers a link to a vinyl siding institute installation guide that seems to support this approach.
Place the corner post in position allowing a 1 4 6 4mm gap between the top of the post and the eave or soffit.
Plywood above this line to hold out the bottom of the first row of siding and nail the starter strip to this plywood.