DIY Vinyl Siding tips

30. January 2009 by admin.

So, you’ve decided to have or install vinyl siding. With these tips here, you’ll have a smoother and better understanding to installing Vinyl Siding.

Step one:

When considering how to attack this task, one thing to remember is how the final details to the project will look.

Are you going to install the vinyl siding over the existing siding, or will you remove the siding before the new siding goes up?

The reason I ask is, yes it’s cheaper to go over the existing siding, but, what condition is the existing siding in? If it’s rotted you should strip the old siding off. You wouldn’t want the new siding blowing off would you? As an installer of vinyl siding, I know I wouldn’t!

By going over the existing siding, you will create the caved in effect of your windows doors, etc.. Why? Because the siding will project outwards another inch or so, depending on what kind of siding, trim, you may have on your home.

What are other benefits of removing the existing siding before installing Vinyl siding?

Well for starters, if your home is very old, 35+ years, you can inspect your exterior walls for termite damage and rot. Also, before installing you can increase your r-value of your home by installing a foam backer board.

What is a foam backer board? It’s primarily used to increase your homes insulation value and to help straighten your exterior walls out if needed. I always recommend using backer-board when ever I install vinyl siding.

Any questions of comments please feel free to ask or visit me at www.mbmcarpentry.com

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