where to start the vinyl siding starter strip
1st, thanks for the reply. I have a shed that i will be putting vinyl on. The problem/confusion that i have is that im not sure where to start the starter strip. I was reading the idea is to have the vinyl line up all the way around which raised a question for me. In the front of the shed the existing wood siding goes all the way down to the foundation which is near grass level but on the sides/back side of the shed the existing wood siding only goes halfway down on the sides and 1/4 down on the back. So if i want to line up the vinyl all around where do i put the starter strip? It would seem to me that it would be at the highest foundation point which is the back, and use a line all around and work my way up and down from that line. This is the 1st time im doing this and any help would be great. thanks! A couple of thoughts. Generally I like to make the siding look the best where it will be seen the most. Not always possible, but a good starting point. Next, on the side and back, can you strap down enough to get a full width. If the plywood extends out over the foundation, even if you have to rip some PT and use short screws to get started, the fit/looks would be a lot better. Let's see if the pros have some more suggestions. Bud I think i get what you mean and now i have an idea on what to do. As for the old trim around the doors and windows its about 4 inches wide maybe 5, with no 45 degree cuts, if you know what i mean, i assume those will all have to come out and replaced by J channel correct? Also what can i do with wood broads that are rotted in certain areas like 2 inch diameter sections, I will be putting the tar paper on top of the existing wood, but is there anything i can put before that to cover small rotted sections, maybe use a small flange piece to cover these small rotted stops then put the tar on top!!? thanks againBeer 4U2 If the trim around the doors and windows looks ok, you can possibly just butt the J trim up to it. As for any bad spots, since they will be under the vinyl it doesn't matter that much. If we could see what is behind many of the siding jobs out there, well, that's the point of the new siding. If you are new to J channel, have someone show you cut and fit it to keep the water out. A bit tricky and needs to be done right. Bud
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