How To Snap Lines For Siding

This video shows the score and snap method of cutting james hardie siding.

How to snap lines for siding.

This is where the new siding will begin. Snap chalk line and repeat same procedure around entire house. Vinyl siding starter strips. When snapping a series of chalk lines as on roofs or siding two people can hook their chalk box lines at the clip by inserting one line through the other as shown in the drawing.

Step 2 create dimples. This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows. Find the lowest corner of the old siding or sheathing on the house. Then worker b cranks his line while exposing a s for more snapping.

Higher than the lowest corner. Use a pencil and tape measure to mark the length of vinyl siding that will be. Insert the hook of a vinyl siding removal tool into the buttlock of a panel you want to snap back in place. Worker a reels in the hooks to his end and they snap lines until worker b s line goes dry.

Slide the tool to within 6 inches of the end of the panel and pull the handle toward you forcing the buttlock open. How to correctly use a snap lock punch step 1 mark the length of vinyl siding. You can also read about this method in the james hardie instructions. Be sure line is level.

Using the lifted side of the snap lock tool place the backside of the vinyl siding in line. Stretch a chalk line from this nail to a similar nail at next corner. Partly drive a nail 11 2 in. 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.