How To Put A Nail In Vinyl Siding

But i had no idea how to hang things on vinyl siding without damaging it.

How to put a nail in vinyl siding.

Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Remove downspouts lighting fixtures and mouldings. For insulated siding the. Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position.

Galvanized roofing nails for your vinyl siding unless the sheathing has foam on it. Renail right next to the old nail leaving at least a 1 16 in. Nail the side pieces every 12 inches placing the top nail at the top of the nailing slot and all other nails in the center of the nailing slot. Keep the ends of starter strips at least 1 4 6 4mm apart to allow for expansion fig.

Surface preparation for vinyl siding installation securely nail all loose boards and wood trim and replace any rotted boards. Then you ll want longer ones. Scrape away old caulking around windows and doors. Center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding.

I was super worried about committing to nail holes or breaking the wall until i found the perfect hooks for hanging decor on vinyl siding without nails or screws. Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well. Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement.

Vinyl siding must be attached loosely. Required tools for this project. Our screened in porch has a wall of vinyl siding and i wanted to make it look nicer by adding some pretty decor. Using the chalkline as a guide install the top edge of the starter strip along the chalkline nailing at 10 254mm.

Install trim under eaves rakes. Nail in the center of the starter strip nailing slots. At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding. Don t drive the nails tight.