How To Apply Lap Siding

To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules.

How to apply lap siding.

Cut and position the second from the bottom siding board so it aligns with the layout marks you made with the story pole. Installing hardiplank lap siding measure up from the ground 6 inches plus the width of one plank at a corner and make a mark on both sides of the corner. Do not nail through overlaps. You can make your own fiber cement starter strip by ripping a piece of hardieplank lap siding into 1 1 4 inch strips.

The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. This video series will show you step by st. In certain installations nails are driven through the bottom of the siding leaving the heads exposed. Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.

Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. Check for level to be sure your layout marks are correct. It s best to stagger the joints in each successive course to avoid noticeable patterns. For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards.

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Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. Plywood sheathing provides a sound flat base for lap siding. For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap.