Attaching Small Piece Of Vinyl Siding

Siding hooks the easiest and safest way to hang something from vinyl siding is to use a siding hook.

Attaching small piece of vinyl siding.

With the siding clipped and ready push it into the utility channel until both the top and bottom of the siding engage with a reassuring click. For most of the house this method works wonderfully except for the top row. Before nailing the last couple of pieces on the small side measure up to the top of the window to make sure both sides are at the same height. Push the top of the vinyl siding with the tabs into the utility trim just enough to hold the edge and push the bottom against the second to last piece of siding.

White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds. Red small universal mounting block model ss mbs r 13 17 13 17. Lock the panel into the one below it then gently snug it up before nailing.

The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion. Nextstone sandstone 8 in. Aluminum attachments installers need to adapt their method when installing the top row of vinyl siding.

Allow a 1 4 in. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. Vinyl siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted. Always refer to the installation guide on the particular vinyl siding that you re installing but most vinyl siding panels should overlap each other by at.

Most hooks are stainless steel so they won t corrode and they are easy to remove when you re done with them. To finish gable ends trim the gables with j channel. Keep in mind that the soffit pieces should measure 1 4 inch 6 35 mm shorter than the actual length of the soffit. When installing in freezing weather below 40.

Gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories. Marking the position of each piece before you remove it photo 2 will help you reposition the siding without stretching it. The entire structure of vinyl siding is based on overlapping sections with the attachment point on each row of siding covered by the one above it. Therefore you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit.

Be sure the top and bottom click into place.