Nail head should seat firmly to face of siding but not be overdriven to distort the.
How to know where studs are installing siding.
There are vertical studs behind the wall on 16 centers.
It sure would be handy to know exactly where the studs are but my studfinder doesn t work through the aluminum siding.
Never nail from the ends of the siding toward the middle.
Apply sealant to the ends fit them together and drive one nail through the overlapping board inch to the side of the joint.
My studfinder doesn t seem to be able to find studs through my aluminum siding.
Shim siding at studs as needed to avoid drawing siding against uneven walls.
If you own a miter saw you ll find it easy to make square cuts on most types of horizontal siding.
Measure 16 and mark additional stud locations.
You will likely need to cut the first panel lengthwise.
The underlap should extend beyond the stud so that you can nail through the overlap of the next piece.
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Fastening is seldom difficult.
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.
I am wanting to attach a horizontal metal bracket to the gable of my house.
The edges must be nailed into a stud.
Do not overdrive nails.
Measure and cut the overlap side.
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If clapboard isn t long enough to span a wall splice two together with a 45 degree scarf joint.
If you want to double check you can always use an impact driver and 3 screw to verify.
If studs are not 16 or 24 inches on center plan the layout carefully so all edge joints will fall over a stud.
The better way is to locate the edges of the osb sheathing.
On hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops.
Install back of sturdimount to these locations.
An inch above the siding s butt edge drive in one 7d nail into each stud.
Mark locations of bracket locations on corresponding studs.