Regardless of whether you are replacing a few cedar shingles removing rotten hardboard siding or installing entirely new fiber cement siding you will want it done right.
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You need to leave at least 1 4.
I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo.
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If you don t cut your siding short when it expands in the summer it s going to buckle.
If you decide to install siding yourself it s important to be as prepared as possible and to have a clear idea of what the installation process involves.
Every house has some form of siding and you have several choices when it comes time to renovate or upgrade siding is a protective outer layer construction material used to protect commercial and residential structures from the elements wind rain salt air moisture temperature exterior noise insects mold and fire.
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Siding gives you a great way to add color and definition to your house.
While aesthetics are always important you also want to consider the material s durability ability to resist water ease of installation and versatility.
Whatever your measurement is take at least 1 4 or 1 8 on both sides for the panel to slide back and forth.
When cutting vinyl siding it s usually to go into a corner.
Installing siding can help to reduce the amount of maintenance you have to do to the outside of your house.
In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house.
There are lots of options these days to help you create the perfect façade and you want to choose carefully.