Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration.
Replace vinyl siding along the roof gable.
Allow a 1 4 in.
Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and light fixtures.
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.
The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.
Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line.
Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion.
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.
Attach matching vinyl j mold to the angled side of the dormer along the roof line and at the top of the siding area.
Do not install vinyl siding over rotting wood.
Vinyl siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted.
Finally caulk all trim where it meets doors windows.
When installing in freezing weather below 40.
Gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories.
Choose the right nails.
Install your first course of siding at the bottom of the gable.
Step 2 level the piece of siding.
Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces of siding at the same angle as the roof.
Jun 8 2016 how to install vinyl siding on a gable end of roof supplement to the original video how to install vinyl siding youtube.
Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece.
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.
Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.
Nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig.