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Posted by Oren on May 9, 2007, 2:15 pm
On 9 May 2007 10:37:33 -0700, tksirius@gmail.com wrote:
>First thing to do it get some information on good siding.
>Meaure out the area you want to side and get the right
>amount of squares. Look at the windows and doors and
>get the right amount of j-channel.
>
>The starter strip goes on the most bottom part of where you
>want to side. Get a nice chalk line stapped straight and
>level. From there you put the starter strip on and
>go from there. If you attach it with nails or screws you
>do need leave it loose about 1/8" from the wall to allow
>movement.
>
>How to cut it??/ I used a miter saw with the blade backwards.
>You do not want to cut the material you want to grind it away for
>clean cuts. You can also use a sharp blade or scissors to cut it.
>
>All it in all its easy to work with.
I've never put up siding, but a friend was considering it, so we
looked at methods used.
Excellent comments and on target. A large set of tin snips and a
square are also recommended. I can see getting the first bottom run
right is important.
>
>
>On May 8, 4:42 pm, hern...@webtv.net (Herb and Eneva) wrote:
>> How does a person get started placing vinyl siding? Do I need
>> something called a starter strip and what about the outside corners. I`m
>> doing a small job and obviously have not done any siding before. TIA
>
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Oren
..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the
photo..
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