Replace Vinyl Siding On Roof Gable

Nail the trim loosely through the nailing hem to allow for expansion and contraction.

Replace vinyl siding on roof gable. The cutting of the z trim is straight forward. The cost to reside a 2 000 square foot home with vinyl is 7 100 on average. House siding costs 4 300 to 15 800 on average or between 3 to 11 per square foot depending on the home s size and materials used. I m going to mark the z trim cut it and install it so that we can install the end wall trim using stitch screws.

Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls. To cut it i just snip through and it bends. Install j channel trim running up the gable end where the roof s soffit meets the exterior wall.

Vinyl gable vents are perfect for attic ventilation which is an important requisite for a healthy home. Step 6 mount gable vent. How to cut siding near the roof line. The attic also collects moisture in wet and cold weather which can cause rot mold and mildew.

This should be done at the top of the opening. Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. You can see my pencil marks where i ve had it up on the roof and i ve made the measures to fit in between the panel and the gable trim. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line.

Jun 8 2016 how to install vinyl siding on a gable end of roof supplement to the original video how to install vinyl siding youtube. The cost to replace siding adds 1 000 to 3 000 for removing the old siding. Apply caulk on the mounting surface and install the vent.