HOW TO INSTALL VINYL SIDING 

@@nore8141 thank you for the support!

Thanks I appreciate that!

Same

Agreed I had some that spend way too much

Thanks!

I did a flash video on that. Just go to my videos section and search "how to install siding around a window :)"

If I can do it, you can do it :)

Great video btw

Nice! And yes, you have to kind of work around it like a puzzle and cut all the pieces to fit. It's best to use some window trim as well.

Hmm...If the corner is damaged, it's really tough. you can probably rig up a fix of some sort. I don't mind offering some free advice. Send me a picture to my email at agdiy2021@gmail.com and I'll take a look at it.

You have to cute the pieces to fit. Just like doing a puzzle.

Yes that's the idea. It will happen automatically, just take full pieces of siding and mount them to the wall until the last one. The last one will most likely be too long so you will need to cut it. Use the cut piece to continue the wall by taking it back to the original starting place (above the fist piece you placed). This will create the pattern.

Its very possible to replace or fix siding that has already been installed. Check out this link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hM0LLNZqv1s.html

That sounds like fun. I'm not sure what you would use for that. I didn't think shipping containers need siding? are you just doing it for "looks"?

@@AverageGuyDIY yes, for looks and to keep the neighbors from complaining. also plan to put a low pitched roof to protect the top and add a lean-to so I can park my tractor under it. after some research I think I'll run a top rail and bottom rail between the corner blocks. then I can nail my studs to that. unless I get a better idea. thanks again. 🙂

@@ezyjack826 That might work well!

Yea I wish I filmed the entire thing but once you get closer to the top you have to custom cut every panel unfortunately.

The only time I've heard of that is when the siding was nailed to firm to the structure. You must leave room when nailing so that the siding has room to expand and contract because of heating and cooling.

Yup it is Vinyl and can be purchased at any hardware store. I bought this stuff from Kent.

Its was a few years back now, not sure what brand was used. I just purchased it at a local Kent store.

@@Leo-u3p not really.

I bought all my siding at my local hardware store, its Called "Kent". Any major hardware store should sell siding!

Not for siding. :)

I hear ya, I've honestly never had a problem with it, if its really hot where you live it might make a difference.

Thanks Mike.I posted this video a long time ago but that's great information. I will update the description for anyone else watching the video.

Would you agree that it should held up snug when nailing and not just resting loose. Could come apart in heavy winds. What I do is once it's pulled up in it's track I go to the middle of the sheet and pull it up so it's snug and put my first nail in then I go every 32" forward and put my next nails then come back to the center and go behind every 32" and put those those nails in always making sure I'm holding the sheet up and snug and when I reach the end I then I go and put nails between the 32" sections giving a nailing pattern of 16" apart. Never had a problem. Yes the overlaps are too tight.

I am no longer in the Maritimes but I am sure no one will do this type of work for free. You may have to look on Kijiji to find a contractor or a construction team that will help.

Thanks!

:) anytime!

70s kid here...

I think it might have something to do with the weather difference. In Nova Scotia it only gets super hot in the months of July and August the rest of the year it can be pretty brisk. If you live in a hot area applying siding might be different.

I appreciate the feedback! As long as the starter strip is level you will be good, keeping in mind you can make small adjustments all the way up the wall if you see something out of line.

Yea It is slightly, learning on the go has it's punishments hahah but I haven't had any trouble with them yet.

Just learned it from RU-vid. Make sure to read the updated description notes for the corrections in this video. :)

It's like a puzzle as you go up to the top you must cut the pieces to shape. Same with around the windows and any other protruding objects. And actually I had a shed and we didn't use any Tyvek wrap at all. I just nailed the siding right to it. Honestly it just really depends on how you want to do it. Tyvek wrap however is always best for new construction to maintain the longevity of the structure.

Haha yes it can be very tedious.