Put On Siding

Tuck in the siding nail to the bottom and the top.

Put on siding.

Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece. Measure the width of the piece you need to cut by holding the length of siding against the window and marking the edge points on the panel with a pencil. Gap at all ends. Wood siding comes in clapboard also known as lap or bevel siding as well as shakes and shingles.

Both finishing styles require a large investment of money time and work and so great consideration needs to be given to the comparative costs both initial and long term of each method. Read the numbers accurately to place it in the right place. Now you need to put it in the siding nails according to the required number on the siding. Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices.

Do the siding nails for both the bottom and the top part of the shed. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. Measure and cut panel to fit. Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes.

Finishing top row of siding under eaves. Drop siding panel into j channel around top of window and install. The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. When you get to a window you will need to cut sections from the panels directly above and below it to fit.

Fitting siding over windows. Choosing to paint or put siding on your house is an important decision that will stay with you for years.