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How to start a level vinyl siding starter strip.
The starter strip is the first strip of vinyl siding that is nailed to the wall.
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.
Remember to make sure the sheathing is smooth before you apply the siding so the siding can be smooth also.
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.
For the remaining vinyl siding panels to be installed correct and level beginning with the lowest row you must install the starter strip correctly.
It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests.
It is a small strip of vinyl siding that has a locking channel on it that the first full sized vinyl siding panel.
Vinyl siding starter strips.
Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better.
This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows.
This video shows how to install a starter strip for vinyl and polymer siding installation.
Staret strip secures the first course of siding to the home.