This is where the new siding will begin.
How to install vinyl siding starter strips.
In order for the siding to be installed properly in a level fashion the starter strip at the bottom of the wall must be level.
It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests.
Staret strip secures the first course of siding to the home.
Vinyl siding starter strips snap a level chalk line for the first starter strip at the base of the wall no less than 8 inches above ground level after determining the lowest corner of the house.
The starter strip is the first strip of vinyl siding that is nailed to the wall.
Position starter strip with the top edge of chalk line and allow room for corner posts.
Determine the lowest point of the wall that will be sided.
The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in.
Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better.
When the wall surface is uneven shim out the starter strip to avoid a wavy appearance in the finished siding job.
This video shows how to install a starter strip for vinyl and polymer siding installation.
Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also.
Nail to wall following nailing instructions in important installation tips.