Nails For Siding Starter Strip

These grip rite 2 1 2 in.

Nails for siding starter strip.

Locate the lowest possible corner that has sheathing. Partly drive a nail 11 2 in. Position starter strip with the top edge of chalk line and allow room for corner posts. Then cut and nail the first course of siding along the layout line.

Gap at the end and nail at each stud with a single 8d galvanized box nail held 1 in. Find the lowest corner of the old siding or sheathing on the house. Measure a spot that is 1 1 2 inches above the bottom edge of the sheathing at this lowest point using a tape. Insulation for vinyl siding 1.

Treated starter strip along the bottom of the wall. As shown in the diagram a wooden spacer can be used to provide the proper angle for the first strip. 8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. To fasten the siding use galvanized nails sized to penetrate at least 11 2 into the studs.

Installing inside corner. These nails feature a spiral design. This should be nailed every 6 inches with it s lower edge running along the chalk line. Down from the top edge.

Whether the substrate is plywood sheathing or foam insulation most manufacturers require the siding to be fastened into the studs. Hold a tape measure against the exterior wall and travel.