Tasks for Vinyl Siding Crew Members

Soffit

    1. cut perforated soffit pieces
    2. nail up soffit pieces

Vinyl Siding

    1. measure accurately and mark each siding piece
    2. cut on mark; snap on and nail properly; check your work
    3. become familiar with siding trim jargon

Five Most Important Things to Remember When doing Vinyl Siding:

    1. Do NOT nail siding too tightly; each panel should slide
    2. Nail in the center of nail slot
    3. Make certain each panel is snapped in and interlocked with preceeding pieces
    4. Leave the proper gap and overlap at each trim piece; remember contraction and expansion.
    5. Watch your corners 

 Tasks for Vinyl Siding Skill Leader:

Soffit

    1. establish "F" channel on long exterior wall
    2. determine size/width of first piece of perforated soffit; cut and test sample piece
    3. establish cut procedure
    4. review ladder safety w/crew and get safety goggles for cutting
    5. ensure soffit pieces are snapped together and nailed properly

Vinyl Siding on a house

    1. locate vinyl electrical mount pieces where there is protruding romex before you start
    2. Make sure elect. Load center panel is mounted on side or house by electricians before you start
    3. install vinyl outside/insider corner trim pieces, check installation
    4. Find low corner of foundation. Snap chalk line around entire perimeter for locating aluminum starter strip.
    5. Oversee starter strip installation; esp. nail spacing
    6. Install undersill felt on windows
    7. Install drip cap and "J" channel on exterior doors
    8. Remind your crew of 5 most important vinyl siding rules

Vinyl Siding Quiz

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