Put On Siding

Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece.

Put on siding.

Now you need to put it in the siding nails according to the required number on the siding. Measure and cut panel to fit. The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. Both finishing styles require a large investment of money time and work and so great consideration needs to be given to the comparative costs both initial and long term of each method.

Finishing top row of siding under eaves. Choosing to paint or put siding on your house is an important decision that will stay with you for years. Fitting siding over windows. Gap at all ends.

Wood siding comes in clapboard also known as lap or bevel siding as well as shakes and shingles. When you get to a window you will need to cut sections from the panels directly above and below it to fit. Read the numbers accurately to place it in the right place. Drop siding panel into j channel around top of window and install.

Measure and cut panel in the same manner detailed in step 14 but cut lower portion instead of top. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. Tuck in the siding nail to the bottom and the top. Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices.

Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. Install siding around windows.