As you add starter strip sections be sure to leave 1 4 in.
How to put up vinyl siding starter strip.
The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in.
The starter strip is the first strip of vinyl siding that is nailed to the wall.
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.
From that point measure up 1 4 6 4mm less than the width of the starter strip and partially drive a nail at one corner.
The corner posts should run from 3 4 inch 1 9 cm below the bottom of the starter strip to just beneath the eaves after the soffit pieces have been installed.
Installing inside corner posts.
Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better.
Intervals directly into the centre of nailing slots.
As you add starter strip sections be sure to leave 1 4 in.
This is where the new siding will begin.
In order for the siding to be installed properly in a level fashion the starter strip at the bottom of the wall must be level.
It is a small strip of vinyl siding that has a locking channel on it that the first full sized vinyl siding panel.
Install 1 2 inch 12 7 mm foam sheathing strips on both sides of each corner then install your corner siding pieces to these strips.
It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests.
Determine the lowest point of the wall that will be sided.
Space between strips for expansion.
Nail to wall at 10 in.
Space between strips for expansion fig.
Drive nails to remove excessive play in starter but do not nail tightly restricting movement.
Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also.