How To Know Where Studs Are Installing Siding

Measure 16 and mark additional stud locations.

How to know where studs are installing siding.

Most types of siding are relatively easy to install. If you want to double check you can always use an impact driver and 3 screw to verify. Nail from the center of the siding toward the ends or from one end to the other end. There are vertical studs behind the wall on 16 centers.

The main challenge is finding the studs to nail to unless your house has plywood or osb sheathing. Never nail from the ends of the siding toward the middle. The better way is to locate the edges of the osb sheathing. An inch above the siding s butt edge drive in one 7d nail into each stud.

Shim siding at studs as needed to avoid drawing siding against uneven walls. Apply sealant to the ends fit them together and drive one nail through the overlapping board inch to the side of the joint. Install back of sturdimount to these locations. Mark locations of bracket locations on corresponding studs.

The edges must be nailed into a stud. Nail head should seat firmly to face of siding but not be overdriven to distort the. On hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops. You will likely need to cut the first panel lengthwise.

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. This portion covers the steps we. If studs are not 16 or 24 inches on center plan the layout carefully so all edge joints will fall over a stud.

It sure would be handy to know exactly where the studs are but my studfinder doesn t work through the aluminum siding. This is part 3 of how to build a shed playhouse. Do not overdrive nails. The underlap should extend beyond the stud so that you can nail through the overlap of the next piece.

Measure and cut the overlap side. If clapboard isn t long enough to span a wall splice two together with a 45 degree scarf joint.