How To Install A Bottom Metal Starter For Siding

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How to install a bottom metal starter for siding.

For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake. Appearances in bottom row of siding. First install the strip around the bottom of the entire building securely so that the sheet metal will slip under it easily. Attach the starter strip to the plywood but don t nail it so tightly that it will restrict the strip s movement.

Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better. Nail every 12 inches on center. To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other. As you install the sheet metal siding be sure that the panels are lined up straight.

We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. Make sure starter strip is straight and meets accurately at all corners of building. They need to run in the opposite direction of the metal siding. At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding.

Nail a piece of plywood about 3 5 inches 89 mm thick along the top of the chalk line this will hold out the bottom of the first row of siding. You attach the bottom of the first row of siding to the top of this starter strip. The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. This is the most important step in the whole project in order to keep rain and snow from seeping under the metal siding.

If using starter strip for vertical siding be sure to use a plumb line to determine where starter should be nailed. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well. For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly. Hardieplank lap siding requires a starter strip beneath the first course.

Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also. You can make your own fiber cement starter strip by ripping a piece of hardieplank lap siding into 1 1 4 inch strips. Spend the extra few bucks on the wider stuff and start your siding a bit lower. Staret strip secures the first course of siding to the home.

Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip. For vertical siding install j channel trim. Install trim under eaves rakes. This video shows how to install a starter strip for vinyl and polymer siding installation.

It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests. Make sure you install the furring strips horizontally and not vertically. Not just another vinyl siding installation video.