Level Starter Vinyl Siding

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Level starter vinyl siding.

Starter strip is used at the bottom of each side of the home to lock the first course of siding in place. It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests. Locate the lowest possible corner that has sheathing. Required accessory for starting a vinyl siding job constructed of low maintenance durable vinyl.

This vinyl starter strip is used prior to installing the first row of siding and helps keep siding level and straight. It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. Hold a tape measure against the exterior wall and travel. Measure a spot that is 1 1 2 inches above the bottom edge of the sheathing at this lowest point using a tape.

In most cases it doesn t make any difference whether the siding is wood vinyl aluminum stucco or brick. Georgia pacific vinyl siding starter strip white vinyl 2 5 in x 122 in. Use the wider starter strip the bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. How to install a vinyl siding starter strip step 1.

Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better. This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows. Vinyl siding starter strips 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. Also it appears practical that you would side one side completely then go to the next.

This video shows how to install a starter strip for vinyl and polymer siding installation. It s designed to work with most sidings. With newer homes having many incoves outcoves gaps for doors windows and garage doors what is the best tool or tools to use. Snap a level line all the way around your house and make sure it s level.

Staret strip secures the first course of siding to the home. Maintaining good clearances between finish grade and siding materials of all kinds is crucial to preventing this kind of damage. Georgia pacific 2 545 in x 10 ft white smooth vinyl siding starter strip. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip.

This is where the new siding will begin. It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long.