May 8, 2007 · I've used it for cutting for a ledger (make sure you get some appropriate "J" to dress up the cut, just bond it on with caulk) and to terminate porch railing into the siding. I use a …

3) With the J in place, hold the siding in its installed location to mark the width of the piece you’ll have to cut out for the window. 4) Measure from the buttlock of the lower course to the recess …

Dec 19, 2008 · Mark it with your level. Cut 2 pieces of horizontal siding this length. Mark out a line on both pieces 1 1/4" below the nailing strip lip. Reverse the 2 pieces and slip the cut edge of …

May 28, 2008 · The opening I have to cut is 5x4' vinyl cedar shake siding. The frame needs to be 5x4x4. I also have to pour foundation for the addition. What's the best way to cut the siding? I …

Take your pick. Manufacturers recommend using stainless-steel or hot-dipped galvanized siding nails. Spiral-shank or annular-threaded (ring-shank) are best. Painted stainless-steel nails can …

1 The siding on one side slips into the recess of the J-channel, the siding on the other side slips behind it. Next, fit J from corner to corner, just below the soffit. 2 Space nails in J about 12 in. …

Although vinyl’s installation is faster, making vinyl look good on a house is more challenging than wood or fiber cement. Hands on is always the best way to learn, but you can get basic …

Jun 13, 2000 · This type is usually made from vinyl and the construction is similar to "J" channel construction which allows the siding to fit around the vent and any rain water from the siding …

Nov 1, 2005 · As shown in the drawing, I cut two pieces 33 in. long and, with their rabbeted edges facing one another, laid them upside down atop a couple of 2x6s. With the 1×6 pieces set at a …

Nov 1, 2004 · Yes, like you were told, steel tooth plwood blade in backwards. Backwards keeps the vinyl from lifting, the reverse teeth push the vinyl down. I use a small handheld circular saw …