I e the very top course and some corner applications.
How to weave siding in.
1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.
Learn how to pin back corners with hardieplank lap siding to tackle bows in the wall or siding that is not laying down the wall with this instructional video.
One of the tricks to weaving shingles is concealed nailing at the top course and below the older shingle.
4 securely nail any loose sheathing to the wall studs with 3 inch galvanized nails.
In these situations use stainless steel nails.
2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.
Butt the shingles into corner boards or weave the shingles so their edges overlap in an alternating pattern.
There are two ways to handle outside corners with shingle siding.
Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.
The corner board approach is simple enough to be nearly self explanatory but woven corners are more complicated and give a more elegant look in my opinion.
3 peel off any paper or housewrap.
Inspect the condition of sheathing.