Vinyl Siding Installed Vertically

Vertical vinyl siding it s a popular material because it comes in a variety of shapes sizes and colors and it is a cost effective solution.

Vinyl siding installed vertically.

As with horizontal siding when installing vertical siding it is necessary to install several accessories first including corner posts and window door and roof trim. The following are some of the more common vertical siding types. When installing vertical siding you begin by running a special base trim strip along the base of the wall. Outside and inside corner posts leave a 1 4 6 4mm gap at the top of corner posts.

Install vinyl soffit and fascia before installing outside and inside corner posts. Installing vertical vinyl siding is a speedier task than its horizontal cousin because the panels are larger. Good planning inspection preparation and installation mean you ll quickly return to the lawn chair iced tea in hand and enjoying your home s new look. It s easy to install which can save you on labor costs and it requires little to no maintenance.

Less cutting and nailing means a residential face lift in less time. When all of those pieces have been installed you move on to installing the panels. The vertical siding panels sit on top of this strip. Unlike wood vinyl doesn t need to be painted stained or refinished.

Installing vertical siding like horizontal siding begins with the trim and then the corner posts.