How To Start Siding A House

Snap a level chalk line around the bottom of the house about an inch above the bottom of the existing wood siding for a steel starter strip.

How to start siding a house.

Nail a piece of plywood about 3 5 inches 89 mm thick along the top of the chalk line this will hold out the bottom of the first row of siding. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width. For layout the story pole is indispensable. Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better.

Install a starter strip. Miter or cut tabs at the ends. A good house stain not only beautifies your home s exterior it preserves and protects exterior wood from nature s harshest elements. It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding.

When installing the trim at the windows start at the bottom then move to the sides and install the top portion last. This will help control water flow and prevent leakage. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding. Install j channels at doors and windows and under roof eaves and rakes.

Fastening strips are the key to vinyl installation. Snap a level line all the way around your house and make sure it s level. But stain is not just for siding and trim. Each sheet of siding has a nail strip at the top.

Nail the trim every 12 inches on center. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. From cedar siding to redwood deck wood offers a rich warm welcome to any home. Today sherwin williams makes a full line of stains for just about every surface.

Attach the siding to the wall with a nail in each section of the nail strip. Use the wider starter strip the bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. From the top of this row and stretch a string line across the deck. Once you ve decided where you want the siding to begin drive a nail through a point on your chosen starting height and snap a chalk line around the perimeter of the house.

Siding should progress up the wall with an even exposure and courses should line up when they meet at a corner. It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests. Begin by installing the first row of siding on both sides of the deck.