How To Put Up Vinyl Siding Starter Strip

As you add starter strip sections be sure to leave 1 4 in.

How to put up vinyl siding starter strip. Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better. Determine the lowest point of the wall that will be sided. Nail to wall at 10 in. Vinyl siding starter strips snap a level chalk line for the first starter strip at the base of the wall no less than 8 inches above ground level after determining the lowest corner of the house.

As you add starter strip sections be sure to leave 1 4 in. The corner posts should run from 3 4 inch 1 9 cm below the bottom of the starter strip to just beneath the eaves after the soffit pieces have been installed. When the wall surface is uneven shim out the starter strip to avoid a wavy appearance in the finished siding job. For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly.

The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. Drive nails to remove excessive play in starter but do not nail tightly restricting movement. Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also. This is where the new siding will begin.

Intervals directly into the centre of nailing slots. In order for the siding to be installed properly in a level fashion the starter strip at the bottom of the wall must be level. From that point measure up 1 4 6 4mm less than the width of the starter strip and partially drive a nail at one corner. Space between strips for expansion.

Position starter strip with the top edge of chalk line and allow room for corner posts. Installing inside corner posts. It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests. It is a small strip of vinyl siding that has a locking channel on it that the first full sized vinyl siding panel.