How Do You Install Vinyl Siding On A House

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How do you install vinyl siding on a house. Vinyl comes in a variety of grains thickness and colors making it also a practical choice for many homeowners. Never nail the siding to your house hang it. We ll give you tips on preparing your home cutting vinyl siding and installing the siding panels. Installing vinyl siding can help to reduce the amount of maintenance you have to do to the outside of your house.

Whether you re replacing vinyl siding or installing it for the first time we ll show you how to get the job done. The siding must be installed over a flat surface so unless you re siding a new home or have removed the old lap siding you ll need to line the wall with sheets of rigid foam board usually 1 2. This will allow movement when it expands or contracts. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior.

This is one of the most crucial steps in installing vinyl siding. Set your nails about 1 8 to 1 16 away from the wall.