This strips serve as a base onto which your panels can be attached.
How to install furring strips for vinyl siding.
The starter strip should extend 1 4 inch below the furring strips.
This will provide an even wall surface for the siding and help avoid any waviness.
Install horizontal furring strips or a solid nailable sheathing prior to the siding if needed to level the surface or provide sufficient material for fastener penetration.
Specifically he wonders whether the void behind the siding between the furring presents a problem for the lasting integrity of a vinyl siding installation on this question gba senior editor martin holladay offers a link to a vinyl siding institute installation guide that seems to support this approach.
Slip small pieces of shingles called shims behind the furring strips to even out the high and low spots so the overall surface will be completely flat.
Use a plumb bob or carpenters level to make sure the strips stay plumb when you mark the location of each.
When you install the first siding strip which hangs 1 4.
Furred existing siding furred existing siding should be covered with insulated sheeting or the spaces between the furring strips should be filled in with insulated sheeting equal in thickness to the furring strips.
Attach a vinyl starter strip to the bottom horizontal furring strips.
If furring strips are used install them 12 305mm on center or as specified in the siding manufacturer s installation instructions.
For horizontal siding you apply the furring strips vertically.
The best way to install these strips on masonry walls is to use masonry anchors that are first attached to the masonry wall.
For vertical siding you apply them horizontally.
After attaching these strips you will then be able to attach your panels using nails screws or adhesives.
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.
Then nail a 3 1 2 in.
Install a strip at every panel joint and make sure you can see the marks above and below the panel when you attach them.