How To Nail Vinyl Siding

Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position.

How to nail vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding must be attached loosely. Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel. Required tools for this project. Panels should be locked pushed up from the bottom until full lock contact is made and then nailed into place.

When installing in temperatures below 40 degrees f increase minimum clearance to 3 8 9 5mm. Siding panels should be nailed 12 in. Do not install vinyl siding over rotting wood. Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and light fixtures.

Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement. Keep your nails straight and give your vinyl siding a little room to breathe and you should be covered for the next 20 to 40 years all for the price of a little elbow grease. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding.

Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration. Leave a minimum of 1 4 6 4mm clearance at all openings and stops. Renail right next to the old nail leaving at least a 1 16 in. Allow approximately 1 32 0 8mm clearance about the thickness of a dime between the fastener head and the siding panel.

Pulling the panel taut stretches the panel out of shape and causes an undesirable lap joint. Never pull siding taut when nailing. Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4.