How To Install Metal Siding On Concrete Block

Using self tapping screws such as those by tapcon will fasten the strips to the concrete securely but concrete nails can be used as well.

How to install metal siding on concrete block. Install the boards horizontally placing them flat against the bottom of the block wall. Line up the hole in the strip with the top hole you drilled in the wall. The strips can be ripped from 2 inch by 4 inch lumber or plywood but they should be at least 3 4 inch thick. The number of strips you need depends on the length of the wall.

Check the manufacturer s recommendations for installation on alternate types of walls. Fit a furring strip against the wall where the first vertical line has been drawn. Install the corner posts that came with your metal siding first. Insert the sleeve fasteners into the holes and make sure they are secure and positioned correctly.

Installing 2 inch wide treated strips is necessary for a solid base for the house siding. Tighten all the nuts to ensure the stud is secure. Carefully position the furring strips or 2x4s in the exact desired position. Nail 1 1 2 inch thick wooden furring strips to the concrete wall at 4 foot intervals using concrete nails.

The exact installation process may vary depending on the siding you re using but generally you will need to position the posts on the corners and then nail them into place using the cut out nail slots. Place the strip so its center is lined up with the vertical line. At the top of a furring strip drill a hole. Leave at least 6 inches of space between the boards and the soil.

Clear the holes of all debris using compressed air a shop vac or wire brush. Step 2 install a strip of insect netting along the bottom edge of the concrete wall by nailing the netting to the furring strips.