How To Properly Nail Vinyl Siding

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How to properly nail vinyl siding.

Required tools for this project. If the soffit on your house wraps around a corner you will need to. Nail j channel pieces under the fascia. Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and.

Renail right next to the old nail leaving at least a 1 16 in. Do not install vinyl siding over. Ideally nails should go in about 1 32 of an inch from each panel s edge although you should read the manufacturer s guidelines for the proper measurements. Measure and cut the soffit.

When installing in freezing weather below 40. Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration. Vinyl siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted. When installing in temperatures below 40 degrees f increase minimum clearance to 3 8 9 5mm.

Install lengths of j channel along the inner edge of the fascia. Re siding nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig. Gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories. Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4.

Siding the soffit and fascia area 1. Leave a minimum of 1 4 6 4mm clearance at all openings and stops. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Allow approximately 1 32 0 8mm clearance about the thickness of a dime between the fastener head and the siding panel.

Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement.