Replace Vinyl Siding Along The Roof Gable

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Replace vinyl siding along the roof gable.

Finally caulk all trim where it meets doors windows. Step 2 level the piece of siding. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Do not install vinyl siding over rotting wood.

Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces of siding at the same angle as the roof. Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece. Attach matching vinyl j mold to the angled side of the dormer along the roof line and at the top of the siding area. On the front side of the dormer install a preformed outside vinyl corner piece from under the eave to the roof line angling the cut in the back for a tight fit.

Choose the right nails. Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion. Allow a 1 4 in. Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and light fixtures.

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. When you reach the soffit on your first course hold a full piece of siding against the wall so its top corner touches the j channel. Gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories. Nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig.

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. To finish gable ends trim the gables with j channel cut each length of siding to match the slope of the roof and nail the siding in place. Install your first course of siding at the bottom of the gable. Pull the zip tool downward and out to unhook the bottom lip then slide it along the edge pulling the siding out as you go.

Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line.