How To Cut Siding To Fit A Door

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How to cut siding to fit a door.

How to cut through metal siding to install a door 1. As you re learning how to cut siding set a siding strip with its face side up on your work station. Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below. Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.

Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it. Connect the marks to create a continuous line. Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape. This will protect your body from possible metal.

To remove a piece of siding that s already nailed up slide the zip tool available at any home center under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down. Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails. Measure the top of the door s rough opening height from the bottom line and mark a level horizontal line to complete the perimeter of the cut line for the opening. Using tin snips for long vertical cuts 1.

Measure the length of the section of wall you re. Use measuring tape to measure how much siding you need to cut off. Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches. Apply medium pressure throughout the cutting process.

Use a straightedge as well as a utility knife to score along the edge. Then place a straightedge on your siding to mark where you want to cut it. Horizontal cuts use your measuring tape to determine where you want to cut your siding and make a mark on the underside at each end. Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.

Mark the line you want to cut on the siding with a pencil. Begin positioning the door into the opening from your exterior area. Hold the siding steady. Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below.

Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down. Use your knife to score along the straightedge scoring means pressing down on the knife. This is a trick on how to cut vinyl siding the quickest and easiest way without breaking or chipping it. Measure and mark the desired door opening on the surface of the metal.