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.

How to nail vinyl siding that has been trimmed. 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. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding.

Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4. Place the corner post in position allowing a 1 4 6 4mm gap between the top of the post and the eave or soffit. 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.

Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. The nails that secure the siding to the wall should have been loosely nailed and can be removed with a small pry bar. Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim. 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.

Miter or cut tabs at the ends. Required tools for this project. Renail right next to the old nail leaving at least a 1 16 in. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.

The tool slides into the locking edge of the siding and unhooks it. In applications using both soffit and fascia install frieze runner f trim on the bottom of fascia board and complete soffit installation. Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position.