Replace Vinyl Siding Along The Roof Gable

Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding.

Replace vinyl siding along the roof gable.

Jun 8 2016 how to install vinyl siding on a gable end of roof supplement to the original video how to install vinyl siding youtube. Install your first course of siding at the bottom of the gable. Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece. Attach matching vinyl j mold to the angled side of the dormer along the roof line and at the top of the siding area.

Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration. Finally caulk all trim where it meets doors windows. Step 2 level the piece of siding. Allow a 1 4 in.

When you reach the soffit on your first course hold a full piece of siding against the wall so its top corner touches the j channel. Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion. Nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls.

Choose the right nails. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line. Pull the zip tool downward and out to unhook the bottom lip then slide it along the edge pulling the siding out as you go. Vinyl siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted.

Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces of siding at the same angle as the roof. When installing in freezing weather below 40. Gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories. To finish gable ends trim the gables with j channel cut each length of siding to match the slope of the roof and nail the siding in place.

The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.