Nailing On Metal Siding Corners

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Nailing on metal siding corners.

May also be used to receive vertical siding at corners and window jambs. Over driving the nail can split the washer and dimple the metal causing leaks. If there are any windows or doors nail j channel around the edges of those as well. Used to receive vertical siding at corners and window jambs.

Laying out metal s. Amerimax home products aluminum siding corner. Metal siding can be painted to match the home s color scheme if desired. Be sure line is level.

Worked up a video with some common tips and tricks we use to layout metal siding. The correct way to fasten steel panels with nails is to drive the nail through the top of the rib so the washer is compressed securely against the metal. Backer tab provides support for non insulated 8 siding at panel overlaps joints and behind panels at corners to ensure a smooth installation. Siding up to 6 in.

The snap lock design allows siding to be notched and locked into place without face nailing. This practice would add another element of curb appeal. I tried to answer the common questions i always receive. Outside corner cap snaps in place when siding installation has been completed.

Find the lowest corner of the old siding or sheathing on the house. Partly drive a nail 11 2 in. Snap chalk line and repeat same procedure around entire house. To install the corner caps slide the rims under the appropriate sheets of metal siding.

To install vertical metal siding start by applying horizontal furring strips and sheathing to the surface you re working on if it s uneven. Wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue wider siding should be face nailed using two nails per bearing ring shank nails must penetrate 1 1 4 in into solid wood see figure 6. Stretch a chalk line from this nail to a similar nail at next corner. 24 in x 50 ft roll each roll has free box of 1 25 matching stainless steel trim nails fascia cover aluminum flashing roll 24 x 50 ft burgundy.

In vertical application start at one corner with grooved edge toward the adjacent wall. Nail placement must be in the ribs for roofing ap plications to minimize the potential for roof leaks. Higher than the lowest corner. Then install the corner posts that came with your siding and nail j channel along the top and bottom of the wall.

Sill trim used to finish off trim jobsite cuts on siding as under windows at eaves and at porch door locations.