How To Install Vinyl Siding On Dormers

Nail in the center of the starter strip nailing slots.

How to install vinyl siding on dormers.

Using the chalkline as a guide install the top edge of the starter strip along the chalkline nailing at 10 254mm. How to install vinyl siding on dormers step 1. Use a vinyl corner piece along the front section of the dormer. Install the cut pieces of siding above and below the windows as normal.

As vinyl siding is considered to be one of the most authentic sidings from the other because it is inexpensive and easy to install. Many people like this vinyl siding because of its features like it can also be installed on the dormers of the house but you need some tactics to avoid the damage on the dormers. Level the piece of siding. Once that is done you can start the siding.

Cut vinyl panels with tin snips to fit along. Bob helps carpenter bob ryley apply exterior trim to the gable end dormer window. Make sure this is a very snug and comfortable fit. Install the trim pieces first.

Step 1 vinyl accessories the first thing you will need to do is attach the vinyl j mold to the dormer along the joint between the dormer and the roof. For insulated siding the. Ryley demonstrates how to avoid seams how to transfer an angle from the roof to the trim and how to create the. Make the vertical cuts on the siding panel with a saw and make the horizontal cut with a utility knife then snap out the piece.

Keep the ends of starter strips at least 1 4 6 4mm apart to allow for expansion fig. 8 install the top row of siding. Install corner posts on the two dormer corners utility trim under the window sill and at the tops of the three walls. Cut this with tin snips so it is about 1 4 inch short.

Fasten metal starter strip at the bottom of the three walls. Pull the paper out and over the flashing after and use tuck tape to tape it to the flashing. Begin with a starter strip on the front at the elevation you want usually about 1 2 or so above the crease in the flashing install all your corners and j channel. Use a professional siding trick to determine the angle of cut for your siding pieces.