Step To Siding

Step by step installation instructions here you ll learn how to remove the existing siding apply the moisture barrier and window flashing install a j channel and lastly secure the siding.

Step to siding.

Nail the metal siding onto flashing by following siding manufacturer directions for material installation. Next nail strips of 1 2 in. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls. Extra things to remember when installing step flashing.

Make sure that you leave a quarter of an inch gap between cement board or wood siding and step flashing. Therefore you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. Locate and assess the wasp nest in house siding because wasps can sting when they feel threatened it s important to get the job done swiftly and efficiently as botching the nest extraction can only agitate the wasps into swarming and going on the attack.

Alternatively use j channel nails for vinyl. Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. The soffit pieces should measure 1 4 inch shorter than the actual length of the soffit.