How To Install Vinyl Siding Part 2 Of 3

For many homeowners the only thing better than vinyl siding is do it yourself vinyl siding installation.

How to install vinyl siding part 2 of 3.

Then nail a 3 1 2 in. Vinyl siding covers millions of new construction homes. 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. Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.

For home remodels vinyl siding can even be installed directly over some forms of existing siding. 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. Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down. Whether using a nail screw or staple to fasten the siding the following basic rules must be followed.

Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails. Plywood above this line to hold out the bottom of the first row of siding and nail the starter strip to this plywood.