How To Put On Vinyl Siding

Keep in mind that the soffit pieces should measure 1 4 inch 6 35 mm shorter than the actual length of the soffit.

How to put on vinyl siding. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. Therefore you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit. And to install the top piece of vinyl siding you need to get the measurements and cut it horizontally to fill the leftover area.

Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut. It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. Measure from the locking tab of the siding below to the undersill trim to determine the depth of the notch. Cut the siding short.

This is our most comprehensive. Vinyl siding usually comes in 12 foot 3 66 meter lengths. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. This will help you to get the job done with one piece.

It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. Push one end of longer pieces into the trim then bow the siding slightly and guide the other end into the trim.