How To Nail Vinyl Siding That Has Been Trimmed

The nails that secure the siding to the wall should have been loosely nailed and can be removed with a small pry bar.

How to nail vinyl siding that has been trimmed.

Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well. Vinyl siding must be attached loosely center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding. Position a nail at the top of the upper slot on both sides of the corner post leaving a gap of approximately 1 32 0 8mm between the nail heads and the corner posts.

The tool slides into the locking edge of the siding and unhooks it. Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim. Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position. Renail right next to the old nail leaving at least a 1 16 in.

Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement. Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. Place the corner post in position allowing a 1 4 6 4mm gap between the top of the post and the eave or soffit. J channel cut to length and installed on the ends by nailing into overhang and fitting into f trim and j channel supporting soffit panel.

Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding. Required tools for this project. Miter or cut tabs at the ends. Nail the side pieces every 12 inches placing the top nail at the top of the nailing slot and all other nails in the center of the nailing slot.

Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.