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How to start putting siding on a house.
Fiber cement lap siding provides a natural wood like look and it isn t prone to water rot or insect damage.
The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip.
For vertical siding install j channel trim.
Installing fiber cement lap siding is no more difficult to install than wood siding and we ll walk you through the entire process.
Fortunately with the right tools and preparation putting vertical metal siding up on a building can be a smooth and simple process.
Snap a level line all the way around your house and make sure it s level.
While installing vertical metal siding is similar to installing horizontal siding there are a few differences you ll want to keep in mind.
In most cases the siding will wrap all the way around the house.
For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake.
Use a water level line level or transit level to make these layout lines.
It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding.
At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding.
Not just another vinyl siding installation video.
Vertical metal siding can give a building a modern sleek appearance.
We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior.
Install trim under eaves rakes.
X research source nail a piece of plywood about 3 5 inches 89 mm thick along the top of the chalk line this will hold out the bottom of the first row of siding.
Once you ve decided where you want the siding to begin drive a nail through a point on your chosen starting height and snap a chalk line around the perimeter of the house.
It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long.
If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.
Nail every 12 inches on center.
The last boards must meet at the same level or the installation will look unprofessional.