Starting First Row Of Vinyl Siding

Begin by installing the first row of siding on both sides of the deck.

Starting first row of vinyl siding. Nail vertical vinyl corners to the corners of the house making sure they are plumb. The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. This is where the new siding will begin. From the top of this row and stretch a string line across the deck.

Lock the first row of siding under the starter strip and nail it in place. Attach j channel trim strips around windows and doors and along the eaves. Snap a line 1 in. To provide a common reference point measure up 8 in.

Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better. Install these fragile starter strips with a 15 gauge trim gun. This video shows how to install a starter strip for vinyl and polymer siding installation. You attach the bottom of the first row of siding to the top of this starter strip.

Vinyl siding starter strips snap a level chalk line for the first starter strip at the base of the wall no less than 8 inches above ground level after determining the lowest corner of the house. Slide the bottom row of panels into place making sure to hook the bottom lip of each panel under the starting strip. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. These strips installed at the bottom will make your first row of siding angle out to match the rest of the rows.

Find your most beat up pieces of siding and rip them down into 1 1 4 in. This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows. For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly. Secure the panels with a nail every 16 inches 40 6 cm or so remembering to center the nail in slot and leave 1 16 of the nail head above the vinyl siding to allow for movement and expansion.

It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. Cut the siding short. It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests.

Staret strip secures the first course of siding to the home. Not just another vinyl siding installation video. This is our most comprehensive.