How To Nail Vinyl Siding

Required tools for this project.

How to nail vinyl siding.

Renail right next to the old nail leaving at least a 1 16 in. Siding panels should be nailed 12 in. Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration. Keep your nails straight and give your vinyl siding a little room to breathe and you should be covered for the next 20 to 40 years all for the price of a little elbow grease.

Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position. When installing in temperatures below 40 degrees f increase minimum clearance to 3 8 9 5mm. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Find the tight nails and cut them photo 4.

Secure the panels with a nail every 16 inches 40 6 cm or so remembering to center the nail in slot and leave 1 16 of the nail head above the vinyl siding to allow for movement and expansion. Pulling the panel taut stretches the panel out of shape and causes an undesirable lap joint. Gap between the nailhead and the vinyl to allow easy movement. Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel.

Nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig. Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and light fixtures. Center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding. Vinyl siding must be attached loosely.

Never pull siding taut when nailing. Panels should be locked pushed up from the bottom until full lock contact is made and then nailed into place. Do not install vinyl siding over rotting wood.