How To Install Vinyl Siding With No Overhang

The process for installing the vinyl siding on the underside of the eaves and overhangs of the roof where it meets the house is straightforward.

How to install vinyl siding with no overhang.

If the result is a whole number you re in. Step 1 install j channels on both sides of the overhang. The most common approach here is to install sill trim at the soffits rip down the top course of siding and crimp the siding so the sill trim holds it in place. Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut.

Some manufacturers of vinyl siding do not recommend the use of drop in backers with certain vinyl siding configurations. As an alternative installation of specific types of drop in contoured foam underlayments for various styles of vinyl siding are available. Be sure to check both sides for proper fit. Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.

Vinyl siding must never be applied directly to studs without sheathing. If you cannot do that and you choose to do it the first persons way make sure you put a good solid bead of caulk behind the j molding. Nail the channel along the edge of the house on the. If you have to cut the last row of siding you ll.

That will give you a watertight cover and prevent water from running behind the siding. But if the result is not a whole number you will need to cut the final piece of siding lengthwise in order to fill in. Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below. Drop siding panel into j channel around top of window and install.

Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it. Use the same tools you would have used for the vinyl installation on the side of the house. Measure and cut panel to fit. Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails.

Finishing top row of siding under eaves. Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches the width of a piece of siding. After you put the siding on put a new drip edge on.