How Far Does Vinyl Siding Extend From The Sheathing

How to install vinyl and aluminum siding and step 2.

How far does vinyl siding extend from the sheathing. Always refer to the installation guide on the particular vinyl siding that you re installing but most vinyl siding panels should overlap each other by at least an inch. Find the lowest corner of the old siding or sheathing on the house. This article is a continuation of the discussion that began with step 1. If your siding sounds like rodents running inside the walls whenever the sun shines on it you may have one or more pieces that were nailed too tightly.

Each piece of siding should move back and forth at least 1 4 in. Test all the pieces on the noisy wall and mark pieces that don t move. This type of insulation may change and flatten the specialty built in contour of the panel causing the siding to bulge or ripple. The thickness of wood sheathing counts toward the total thickness that the fasteners must penetrate into nailable material usually 1 1 4 32mm.

On hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops. The next piece above it should be allowed a 1 8 expansion joint ending at the top plate or at the midway point of the next rim joist. If it s been nailed correctly. For multi story buildings the sheathing on the bottom should extend down to the bottom of the lowest framing member extend to the halfway point on rim joist as shown in red.

Some manufacturers strongly recommend against the use of drop in type foam or fiberboard behind its vinyl siding.