How To Put On Vinyl Siding

Keep in mind that the soffit pieces should measure 1 4 inch 6 35 mm shorter than the actual length of the soffit.

How to put on vinyl siding. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. This is our most comprehensive. Not just another vinyl siding installation video. Cut the siding short.

The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. Push one end of longer pieces into the trim then bow the siding slightly and guide the other end into the trim. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. Vinyl siding usually comes in 12 foot 3 66 meter lengths.

This will help you to get the job done with one piece. Maneuvering long pieces of vinyl into place can be tricky. Therefore you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit. The vinyl siding installation is all about overlapping each other to form a shape.

It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. Measure from the locking tab of the siding below to the undersill trim to determine the depth of the notch.