How To Re Nail Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding contracts and expands as the outside temperature changes.

How to re nail vinyl siding.

Required tools for this project. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Install bottom j channel to extend past side casing the width of the j face on each end. Apply nails or other fasteners in the center of the nailing slot and make sure the fastener penetrates a minimum of 1 1 4 32mm into nailable material such as wood sheathing and framing.

To avoid structural or aesthetic problems associated with temperature fluctuation take the following steps. Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement. Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel. Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration.

Vinyl siding must be attached loosely center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding. Be careful not to overdo it as too much pressure can cause the nailing flange to break. Renail right next to the old nail leaving at least a 1 16 in. But the type of nails you use and your nailing technique is extra important when you install vinyl siding on your home.

Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position. Vinyl is a plastic product so it s a little bit more malleable than aluminum or wood particularly when the sun is shining overhead. The uppermost layer may be behind a soffit or inside a j channel once you get at the top row of nails carefully use a hammer to pull them and work your way down. Notch in the back of each end and install.

Even the smallest parts like nails and screws make a difference. Miter bottom side j to give a false mitered appearance when installed. Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4. Homes function best when every element works in perfect harmony.

Nails are spaced every 16 18 inches. Do not install vinyl siding over rotting wood. Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool. Cut out a 3 4 in.

By this we mean applying a little upward pressure to keep the vinyl siding panels locked in tight. Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and light fixtures. Vinyl siding is installed from the bottom up. Notch in the bottom of side j channels and bend tab.

Nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig.