How To Cut Siding Behind Fence Post

Remember this mark represents the top of the siding piece not the bottom of the second course.

How to cut siding behind fence post. Mark the holes photo 1 and cut them with a jigsaw and then slip in the bottom rail. Welcome to a new collection of diy ideas in which we re going to show you 16 amazing diy projects that make use of repurposed fence posts. Then scribe photo 2 and cut the boards to match the slope. Measure up from the bottom of the story pole to mark the full width of the first course of siding.

Carbide tip mitre saws allow for manual angle cutting. You can do this using a mitre box and saw. Elongate the rail holes 1 4 in. Check out the collection below and you will have the chance to find out how to craft some pretty cool projects that you can use to decorate or divide your backyard garden or any other outdoor area.

When you get to a corner or near the end of the fence you may need to cut a fence panel lengthwise using a circular saw to the width of the remaining portion of the fence. This is a trick on how to cut vinyl siding the quickest and easiest way without breaking or chipping it. If you re cutting dark vinyl siding use chalk or light colored tape to mark the line you want to cut. Mark the line you want to cut on the siding with a pencil.

We use this method for vinyl railing posts and pickets. Use a carpenter s square to draw the line straight. Cut a straight 1 2 so its length runs from the frieze board to the bottom of the first siding course. On slopes at the top on downhill posts and the bottom on uphill posts.

One of our staff members demonstrates how we cut our vinyl materials.