Use the same tools you would have used for the vinyl installation on the side of the house.
How to install vinyl siding with no overhang.
Drop siding panel into j channel around top of window and install.
Slide the new drip edge under the shingles as far as you can.
But if the result is not a whole number you will need to cut the final piece of siding lengthwise in order to fill in.
Measure and cut panel in the same manner detailed in step 14 but cut lower portion instead of top.
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Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails.
Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches the width of a piece of siding.
Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.
Be sure to check both sides for proper fit.
Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below.
Nail the channel along the edge of the house on the.
That will give you a watertight cover and prevent water from running behind the siding.
Finishing top row of siding under eaves.
Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.
Some manufacturers of vinyl siding do not recommend the use of drop in backers with certain vinyl siding configurations.
The process for installing the vinyl siding on the underside of the eaves and overhangs of the roof where it meets the house is straightforward.
Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut.
After you put the siding on put a new drip edge on.
If you cannot do that and you choose to do it the first persons way make sure you put a good solid bead of caulk behind the j molding.
Vinyl siding must never be applied directly to studs without sheathing.
Step 1 install j channels on both sides of the overhang.
Measure and cut panel to fit.
As an alternative installation of specific types of drop in contoured foam underlayments for various styles of vinyl siding are available.