Foam board is the most commonly recommended underlayment application for aluminum siding.
How to install aluminum siding corners.
Add the corner posts.
How to install individual aluminum siding corners of hardie plank siding.
Once the old siding has been removed clean the exterior walls thoroughly removing any old paint.
Starting at the bottom and working your way up the corner slip a replacement cap under the bottom edges of the panels.
Fit one new aluminum siding corner into position.
You will need to hold back the pieces of siding around the corner and then nail it into position.
With a pry bar or pliers remove all the nails underneath.
Take off the damaged caps.
If you have a helpful friend have them hold the corner in place while you add the nails.