Replace Vinyl Siding Along The Roof Gable

Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces of siding at the same angle as the roof.

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. Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece. Scrape off loose caulk and re caulk around windows doors and other areas to protect from moisture penetration. 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.

Do not install vinyl siding over rotting wood. Vinyl siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted. Attach matching vinyl j mold to the angled side of the dormer along the roof line and at the top of the siding area. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

Nail down loose boards of existing siding and replace any rotten ones fig. Gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories. Step 2 level the piece of siding. On the front side of the dormer install a preformed outside vinyl corner piece from under the eave to the roof line angling the cut in the back for a tight fit.

Remove all protrusions such as gutters down spouts and light fixtures. Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion. 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.

When installing in freezing weather below 40. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. 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. Allow a 1 4 in.

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.