How To Nail Vinyl Siding That Has Been Trimmed

The nails that secure the siding to the wall should have been loosely nailed and can be removed with a small pry bar.

How to nail vinyl siding that has been trimmed.

Vinyl siding must be attached loosely center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding. Miter or cut tabs at the ends. Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement. In applications using both soffit and fascia install frieze runner f trim on the bottom of fascia board and complete soffit installation.

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. J channel cut to length and installed on the ends by nailing into overhang and fitting into f trim and j channel supporting soffit panel. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width. Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4.

Required tools for this project. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding. Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. 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.

Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Install undersill trim under over the window as a receiver for the cut siding. The tool slides into the locking edge of the siding and unhooks it. Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel.

Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim. Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position. Place the corner post in position allowing a 1 4 6 4mm gap between the top of the post and the eave or soffit.