Vinyl siding can expand and contract 1 2 12 7mm or more over a 12 6 3 81m length during normal year round changes in temperature.
Instructions putting up vinyl siding.
Do you know how to install vinyl siding on your home or shed.
Best practices for successful results vinyl siding installation manual created by the vinyl siding institute vsi this manual includes installation instructions based in part on astm d4756 standard practice for installation of rigid pvc siding and soffit.
The siding must be installed over a flat surface so unless you re siding a new home or have removed the old lap siding you ll need to line the wall with sheets of rigid foam board usually 1 2.
Whether using a nail screw or staple to fasten the siding the following basic rules must be followed.
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To get all the benefits of vinyl siding ensure proper installation.
Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding.
Lock the panel into the one below it then gently snug it up before nailing.
1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls.
In this how to segment john hodges from our carpentry department will go over step by step.
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If you re using a sliding miter saw and the siding is still chipping try slowly pulling the saw backward through the siding.
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The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end.