Replace Vinyl Siding On Roof Gable

The cost to replace siding adds 1 000 to 3 000 for removing the old siding.

Replace vinyl siding on roof gable.

Before mounting the vent install the metal cap flashing up under both the siding and the new paper. This should be done at the top of the opening. 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. 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.

The cost to reside a 2 000 square foot home with vinyl is 7 100 on average. The cutting of the z trim is straight forward. To cut it i just snip through and it bends. Install j channel trim running up the gable end where the roof s soffit meets the exterior wall.

Nail the trim loosely through the nailing hem to allow for expansion and contraction. Without attic exhaust vents stale and hot air collects in the attic and is then churned around and channeled back into the house resulting in increased energy costs. House siding costs 4 300 to 15 800 on average or between 3 to 11 per square foot depending on the home s size and materials used. 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.

How to cut siding near the roof line. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line. Step 6 mount gable vent. The attic also collects moisture in wet and cold weather which can cause rot mold and mildew.

Apply caulk on the mounting surface and install the vent. I m going to mark the z trim cut it and install it so that we can install the end wall trim using stitch screws. Push it in and make sure the entire vents sits in comfortably use a plumb to make sure it is level.