Replace Vinyl Siding Along The Roof Gable

Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

Replace vinyl siding along the roof gable.

Step 2 level the piece of siding. 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. 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. 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.

When installing in freezing weather below 40. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Install your first course of siding at the bottom of the gable. Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration.

Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece. Do not install vinyl siding over rotting wood. Nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig. Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and light fixtures.

Choose the right nails. Finally caulk all trim where it meets doors windows. Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces of siding at the same angle as the roof. 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.

Allow a 1 4 in. 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. Attach matching vinyl j mold to the angled side of the dormer along the roof line and at the top of the siding area. Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion.

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. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line.