Installation Guide

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starter strip
accessories installation
1/4"
Fig. 1
Step 1
In order for the vinyl siding to be
installed properly in a level fashion,
the starter strip at the bottom of the
wall must be level.
Step 2
The starting chalk line should be
located so that it represents the top,
not the bottom, of the starter strip.
Chalk lines are normally established
from the lowest corner of the house.
In situations where the ground at
the corner of the house is not level,
chalk lines must be measured from
the soffit location to assure a uniform
panel at the top of the walls.
Step 3
Attach a chalk line: go to the next
corner and pull the line taut.
Step 4
Snap the chalk line and repeat the
procedure around the entire house.
Step 5
Using the chalk line as a guide,
install the top edge of the starter
strip along the bottom of the chalk
line, nailing at 10" intervals. Allow
space for accessories (corner posts,
J-Channels, etc.).
Step 6
Keep the ends of starter strips at least
1/4" apart to allow for expansion
(Fig. 1).
Step 7
Nail in the center of the starter strip
nailing slots.
Step 8
Starter strip fasteners should be
driven just flush in the center of the
slots to take out starter looseness, but
should not be overdriven to where it
indents the starter.
Before the vinyl siding itself can be installed, a number of accessories must
be installed first, including starter strips, corner posts, window flashing, trim
and J-Channels.