Remember to drill minimum 3/16” (4.8mm) diameter weep holes no more than 24” (610mm) apart (Fig.
VERTICAL VINYL SIDING INSTALLATION VIDEO INSTALL
(See the Accessories section for tips on snapping a chalkline.) Install J-channel along the chalkline as a receiver for the vertical siding. Typically, the chalkline is positioned so that the bottom of the J-channel that will be installed like a starter strip is 1/4” (6.4mm) below the lowest point on the wall that will be sided. Snap a level chalkline around the base of the sidewalls.If the instructions specify the use of special nails (e.g., ring shank nails), be sure to use them and follow the instructions for nail spacing. Be sure to use furring or sheathing material with the thickness specified in the manufacturer’s instructions. If furring strips are used, install them 12” (305mm) on center or as specified in the siding manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Install horizontal furring strips, or a solid nailable sheathing prior to the siding, if needed, to level the surface or provide sufficient material for fastener penetration.When installing vertical siding, however, follow these additional preparatory steps: