How To Nail Vinyl Siding That Has Been Trimmed

Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.

How to nail vinyl siding that has been trimmed.

Position a nail at the top of the upper slot on both sides of the corner post leaving a gap of approximately 1 32 0 8mm between the nail heads and the corner posts. Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width.

Nail the trim every 12 inches on center. Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding. Nail the side pieces every 12 inches placing the top nail at the top of the nailing slot and all other nails in the center of the nailing slot.

Miter or cut tabs at the ends. The nails that secure the siding to the wall should have been loosely nailed and can be removed with a small pry bar. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well. Required tools for this project.

Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel. The tool slides into the locking edge of the siding and unhooks it. Place the corner post in position allowing a 1 4 6 4mm gap between the top of the post and the eave or soffit. Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4.

Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position. In applications using both soffit and fascia install frieze runner f trim on the bottom of fascia board and complete soffit installation. Install undersill trim under over the window as a receiver for the cut siding.