How To Install Vinyl Siding On Your House 

This guy is a natural Expert. I don’t know if he teaches at the college. He is calm, good voice slow and clear explanation, and starts from the begging for everyone to top for professional people. I enjoy his expert explanation. Thank you sir. GOD BLESS YOU.

I like this guy, not only does he show you the correct way to do something but he explains certain details that are important. Great video thank you!

No matter what "tutorials" I watch on RU-vid, I always come back to Shannon. Thanks, bud. You're the real deal.

He's either a natural teacher or, has had good experience teaching others. Starts just at the level of anyone who should attempt to do something like this, sticks to the subject, and shows or tells you just what you need to know. Great job.

This guy is incredible! Explains everything easily and thoroughly. A true craftsman as he has an eye for detail and quality.

I'm about to save myself $2,000 and do this shit myself. Thanks for the information.

best 30 min videos,,, we need more people and videos like this, subscribed 👍

I love how this guy explains things, he takes the time to explain every detail, he doesn't use a go pro camera like other guys do, he doesn't do time lapse, I get dizzy watching videos with go pro cameras. Keep doing these videos just like this one, they are very well made and very informative. Great job, I'm learning a lot from your videos, keep up the good work. 👍

You make the best how-to videos, keep it up!

Used your videos to help my very first siding install, a 12x14 shed. Everything went very well, and all the little tips and tricks played in my head as I needed them, especially the measurements for angled roofing. It was the right information, at the right level, delivered in a manner that really stuck with me. Mucho thanks

Crystal clear great instructions - one of the best how-to videos I've seen on youtube. Thank You!

I was nervous about trying this myself, but Shannon describes the process in a clear understandable manner. This is one of the best How-to-Do videos on RU-vid. Thanks!

Great information. Clearly explained. But I must say, Shannon, you are an outstanding educator! If you ever want to educate young people in the building trades, you will be epically successful.

I love your repair and installation videos. I’m young and I’m a home owner. You have helped me install and repair stuff around my house! Your videos are always detailed . Keep up the good work.

Actually I guess I missed mentioning that, you would add a J channel sitting on top of the drip cap.

This is simply the very BEST how-to vinyl siding video anywhere. Shannon is personable and calm and really knows the work. Well done!

Thanks very much my 1st time building a 12x12 shed with vinyl siding watch your videos many times to make sure I got it right. Great videos easy to follow, Cheers!!

Great video! I did'nt realize the importance for subtracting 1/4 of an inch for expansion. This video gave more of an insight on how to do vinyl siding. Thanks!

What an incredible time we live in! As an older woman who is a full time caregiver to my disabled husband,I am so grateful that you take the time to educate us DIY 'ers! I must do things myself as every penny counts and our old wooden house needs lots of work. Thanks for the great video and teaching, I think I may be able to handle doing this with such great info! Blessings!

Shannon's videos are awesome. I had never installed vinyl siding before, so I looked for information on how to do it. Thanks to Shannon's videos, I have completed my shed siding job and it went like clock work. I highly recommend his videos.

Hi, Shannon... thanks for taking the time to make this VERY informative video, you are very informative and knowledgeable.

I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe how good this is as an instructional video. EXCELLENT. Very thorough, and extremely well presented. Thank you! Gives me all I need to tackle a similar job by myself.

Shannon - Thanks for this and all your great DIY videos. You are practical and professional. Now I'm gonna get started siding my house!

Great video. We had hail damages at our home. One side was okay but the other side of vinyl siding. It looked lk like it was shredded. Roof company hired a contractor to do the sliding. Guy did half of the house. He would do the rest in a couple of day because of waiting for supplies. I noticed the siding is loosen. when I looked down one side it was not even, it was uneven. I called him. He told me that boards should not be tight but there is nothing he could do about the unevenness. He did not replaced the blackboard but only patch up the holes with some black paper. He is coming back tomorrow. I thought the blackboard was going to be replaced but it is not. When viewing my siding, what should I lk out for. thanks

This is the best how to video I have watched. You made it real easy to install the siding. Your explanation is thorough and very clear for a rookie like me. Thank you for this bud.

What an excellent video. Lots of valuable tips from his experience; speaks slowly; doesn't repeat things over and over and over. He covers a lot of information, but new facts continue to emerge. Great job! I feel confident to be able to install siding for the first time now! Thanks.

I built my entire shed from start to finish watching this guys videos. Turned out fantastic. Thanks.

I wish this guy taught other subjects. He is AWESOME. The siding came off my house during high wind and this video has supplied all the knowledge I need to confidently fix it myself.

I do various forms of home improvements myself and from what I see hes good,however,he should explainthay when using a saw that i turn the blade around,or it will chip the panel your cutting u can also cut metal that way.he also hasn't shown how to do soffit. I know how but he should show that...not good..c mon dude.

After watching this I'm confident to start applying for siding jobs. Thank you, sir!

I liked your video I didn’t see how you waterproofed the TYPAR vapor barrier/house-wrap to the weather-strip you sealed under the window? On the west coast if we don’t tape the house wrap to; the weather-strip that’s sealed under the window or to the window itself, the installation WILL LEAK. I like to install a plywood blade and my saw backwards which gives me a smooth cut and eliminates possible chipping

I've never installed this stuff before I'm actually doing a patch from a repair otherwise I wouldn't do it at all I personally think this stuff's garbage I would much rather use HardieBacker siding. I noticed when I pulled down the soffit that it was full of wasp nest and I couldn't figure out how they got up in there until I seen you spend that one piece up around the edge and then the other one's going to dive into it and there's a gap there not much of one but big enough for a b ee

Hey Shannon, just wanted to say THANKS for all your videos! I've literally built a 8 x 8 shed start to finish with your videos. Installed a 4ft wide roll up door, designed a hip roof, installed aluminum soffit and facia, and of course, vinyl siding. All your videos are extremely well documented. Thanks again for providing such great videos!

Good job mate ! Excellent work. How do you normally stagger your joints? Do You use the extra piece that’s left from the final piece of the row to start your next row, if it’s a pretty long piece? Do you use Fat Max tape measurer? Those were the best when I was a carpenter!

Shannon your a godsend. Thanks to your channel I've save thousands of dollars. You speak simply which exactly what I need. I was born feet first so I'm a little slow. Thanks man!! Keep these videos coming. My wife has a honeydo list as long as my arm.

I've watched a bunch of your videos today alone just because of how well you explain things in detail, along with tips. The key for newbie DIYers like me is that we need people like you that don't we know certain things. You start us off from scratch, and I thank you for your that!

You are a natural at teaching, this is one of the absolute best DIY instructional videos I've seen.

These videos are fantastic. Shannon shows all the important steps and doesn't assume that you know anything, so it's very easy to follow step-by-step.

Great video! Almost makes me feel like I could do this.

very good teacher , and he takes the time to help people understand , thank you so much God Bless you

"Hi, I'm Dave Turin from Gold Rush, today we're going to learn how to install vinyl siding."

Dude, I think you're about the best diy teacher on yt...good job, thanks!

Just got done installing soffit, facia and siding on my 1500 sq. ft. house. Thanks to Shannon it came out great. His tips saved the day. My only challenge was trying to find nailing edges sometimes. My garage was at a lower level and this video demonstrated how to handle the different heights. Great video for the semi-handy.

We are building a garage and watching Shannon has been very helpful. He not only explains step by step but also gives extra hints along the way.

170 people cant follow directions nice vid though thanks

Very well made tutorial. You did a great job explaining everything. Clear and concise. Thanks man

Very detailed how to, one of the best I have seen - thanks for sharing

you are good instructor ; estimates to do my small home way to high ; so i will attempt to do myself ; your instructive video ; has helped me .thanks

Thanks for the video your a lifesaver!

Thanks man for this video has helped me bend J channel like a pro! Noticed the Georgia Pacific brand cracks like hell around 40° So brought all the J into my house and has cut normally with the J tool same as his. Also you can order windows (I installed Harvey windows) with built in J channeling moulded in the frame as a (option) saves alot of time if you choose vinyl siding. Looks good too.

WHAT A GREAT TEACHER , SERIOUSLY ...THANK YOU FOR THE TUTORIAL ADVICE. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE SIDING AT MY HOME IN THE BOSTON AREA. THIS IS WHAT BRINGS ME TO YOUR VIDEO. AFTER WATCHING A FEW OTHERS BEFORE YOURS IN MY OPINION, YOU ARE BY FAR THE BEST. YOU EXPLAIN IT ALL AND YOU JUST TO ME SEEM LIKE YOU KNOW IT ALL SO, AGAIN THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE... ALL THE BEST, MICHAEL

thank you. your video was the best. i loved your 45's

just realized how crappie of a job the guy did that installed my siding... thanks for the Video!

I'm a brick mason by trade , and trying to get my place fixed up to be more easily maintained as I age. I have a simple 16' x 16' storage shed I am putting vinyl siding on and in my area, you can't hire the work out. For that reason, I really appreciate the how to videos on vinyl. You make it very easy and clear what and what not to do....Thanks!

thanks. My question actually is : How to install brick on the sides of my house ,because i have vinyl( right now) on the sides and i like to get rid of it. I believe brick is something good against the bad wind we have in Springfield Missouri. Thanks.

Nice tutorials. For ripping boards try a roofing hook blade , works great in warm weather. Also I use an abrasive wheel in my saw for the cross cut. Hope you don't mind my 2 cents

Hey Shannon. My husband and I would like to do vinyl siding however the house is covered in pebble stucco - from your video I can see you have building wrap around the house but I assumed it was wood undernear. What extra steps would you need to include to ensure the vinyl is installed appropriately to the pebble stucco? Thanks in advance. We love your channel and have done all of our home renos using your channel!

Just curious,, noticing you're starting this job out with "J channel" at the bottom like you stated to match up with the old siding,, why would the previous contractor have put up J channel as a starter strip instead of starter strip itself? It seems to me the J channel would hold water seeing how it's exposed to the outside of the material or at the very least,, hold enough in heavy downfalls to become somewhat of an issue whereby the starter strip located "underneath" the initial vinyl cladding wouldn't be that type of issue. Am I missing something here?

Great video! Really nice description of everything. I'm so glad you didn't just say what some of the tricks of doing this job are but actually demonstrated how to apply the trick/technique. This video actually makes me think I can do this. Thanks!

really appreciate all the knowledge you put in our hand , sometimes things are easier than people know but knowing it make a big difference, thanks for this video, the best for y’all

I noticed some folk will wrap the windows/doors with 1x but you put the J right against the window, is it fine to skip the 1x wrapping around windows and doors? I am getting ready to put siding on my house this is why I'm asking

Siding under my window separated from the house in the heat. Installer didn't use the undersill or shim trick you mentioned here to keep it tight. Now I know how to fix his work. Your vids are just fantastic.

Great Job Teaching how it’s done ! And I’m

Can you explain a bit more the drip cap? Is it a j channel or is it different? How is it installed. You had yours installed already in this video. Thanks!

Just ran into your channel today and have been watching (soaking in) the mass amount of information. Obviously, you have been in the industry for years. You make it look easy. I must say, you are a talented person. Not that it is important, but looking at some of the surrounding plants and trees, I am curious what state you are in... although I detect a slight accent.. you in Canada?

Great video with lots of good tips for the DIY's out there. I have a 2 story house with brick lower level and wood sided upper level. I am going to put vinyl siding on over Masonite woodgrain siding, which are 4' x 9' sheets. My only issue is the old Masonite siding has wicked moisture at the bottom edge and is swollen in a few places. This is where the starter strip will be nailed/screwed to...do you think this will work out OK without making the first row or 2 of siding look bad? My only other choice is to cut the bottom of all the wood siding off and replace it with plywood. Your thoughts please and thank you!

That $15 notch tool is now $50 at least 11 years later fyi

Hi Shannon,Great video on this subject..I always learn somthing new by watching your clips. I found that a mini grinder with a zipcut wheel really speeds up cutting the vinyl... Thanks for sharing your knowledge...

The drip edge above the window, my siding guy who I bought from never mentioned drip edge is this absolutely necessary?

This video is very helpful..i would refer you to watch it if you are gonna try to side yourself.

This guy is a natural at making videos!!!!! One of the best videos I have ever watched. He is crystal clear, informative, he goes at the perfect pace, he is down to earth and definitely gives you the confidence to tackle this project. Honestly bro THANK YOU!!!! MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS TO YOU!

Another very helpful video. Thanks Shannon! You literally taught me how to build my home.

Great video the only thing I don't like is when he J-Channeled his windows, his flap at the bottom. It looks to be quiet short and he seemed to cut off the face and nail flange, thought it's good practice to cut about 1 in longer on each side, and leave the nail flange on the flap

Honestly, this is immensely informative. I'm going back to school for 2nd year carpentry soon and these videos are so many steps above what I learn on the job. Thank Shannon.

Question: can I install new vinyl siding over wood shake siding that is not curling up?

Another tip, if iseing a saw and cold out, i ise a plywood blade, put in backwards, keeps from chipping the siding espicaly when it is cold out.

You have a great channel. My wife thinks i know all kinds of stuff but all I do is come downstairs at night and watch this channel. Keep posting and i'll keep watching.

Awesome video Shannon!! Thanks for the great explanation. A friend just asked me to help him build a shed and the only part I've never done is the vinyl siding, but now I know how thanks to you. Cheers

I've learned over the years. Any home improvement project... Go straight to Shannon! You'll save yourself Countless hours of surfing "how to's", and a ton of money! Thanks Shannon you're the best!

Enjoy watching all your videos and the beautiful Canadian countryside. Keep up the great work, you make it look so simple.

I am deleting some giant windows and replacing with some human sized ones. Siding, framing, sheathing, windows, insulation, vapor barrier, drywall, the whole shameezle. Every single process I watch Shannons videos repeatedly. You deserve many praise, thank you so much. Stay gold.

thanks for the videos.. you have helped in many projects this year

So a very specific question, how do you finish the top of a gable wall with an angled soffit, do you still use under sill trim at the soffit, and crimp the siding with that special pliers?

This is what my wife has me doing during the lock down,2020 Rona!!!

Been in construction for 20 + years.. glad to see you talk about nailing into studs only. Biggest mistake i see people make.

By far, the BEST how-to video I've ever seen on any topic! No rambling, unnecessary intro or background or self stroking of ego, just clear concise information from the very start. The video answered all of the questions and concerns I had about how to install vinyl siding in the near future on a garage. Thank You! Keep teaching us!

Very informative, thank you.

Fantastic video... Thank you for walking through & detailing each step, followed up by an example of how it's done! I feel confident in being able to tackle siding on my house now. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos!

can you please just come do mine lol I'll pay you of course :)

554 dummies just don't get it :D Great video, I learned a lot. Thanks!

Great video, great information. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. I about died when you said it was 40° out!!! I didn't know where you were from. I'm in TN, and that threw me for a loop!!!!

What if your windows flush with wall,that j channel must be what inch thick

Very Informative, This old guy learned a few things. You took your time and gave clear instructions, I appreciate that,, Thank You!

You saved me $9000.00 Thank you

I feel confident I can do this now after watching your video, Thanks a lot .

Very thorough and excellent explanation. You earned a new subscriber. Best DIY siding video by far!

Thanks for your help... Even i can tell the way you speak that your a very nice person.. appreciate it...

Hello. Wonderful videos. Thankful for the content. If I may ask, how would you install vinyl siding around a “through the wall” air conditioner? In my case the wall it is through has no gables, just a small drip edge sticking out from the roof, about 1 ft above it. So no “covering” above the sleeve. I have 2 photos I can provide for clarity. Thank you for your time.

Been doing carpentry and the trades a long time. Master of none. But I do a good job because I care. This guy has all the characteristics most of my bosses along the way lacked. He doesn't assume you know a step or procedure, he shows and explains every step without extraneous words or information. So you can actually watch his 1/2 instruction video and feel CONFIDENT not confused. Also, his demeanor is engaging not necessarily entertaining. I'll watch Red Green for that! So thank you fella. I'm going out today to get started!!

HOMEOWNERS BEWARE!!!. Just kidding. This guy is so knowledgeable and my lame comment is just trying to get attention so I can repeat how knowledgeable this guy is.