Installing Soffit Vinyl
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Think about why you want to install vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is a good option for homeowners who like the look of siding, but don't want the expense that accompanies cedar and concrete composite products. It is also a favorite for homeowners who don't want the hassle of repainting the outside of their house periodically. Before you decide to install vinyl siding on your own home, visit some vinyl sided houses and inspect them thoroughly to make sure you like what you see. Ask a local realtor about how installing vinyl siding on your home might affect the value of the house - although it will have a positive effect in most places, if your house is the only one with vinyl siding in a neighborhood of restored Victorian homes, it could bring the value down. Decide what type of vinyl you want - vinyl siding comes in textured or smooth, high gloss or low gloss finishes.
It also comes in a wide array of colors, some with grain-like patterns which closely resemble real wood. Consider hiring a contractor. Although installing vinyl siding by yourself might save you a lot of money, you should definitely consider hiring a contractor if you've never installed vinyl siding before. Installing vinyl siding is an involved process which requires a lot of time and skill. In fact, the quality of the installation can have a huge effect the finished result and even determine how long the siding lasts. Even the highest quality siding will buckle and warp if not installed correctly. If you choose to get a contractor, gather a list of names in your local area and request a price estimate from each of them.
Also take the time to inspect some of their previous work and talk to previous clients to make sure they are satisfied with the work done. Gather your tools and materials.
If you decide to go ahead and complete the project yourself, you will need quite an extensive array of tools and materials. Use the following list as a guideline.
In terms of tools, you will need: a folding ruler, a metal square, a claw hammer, a snap-lock punch, tin snips, a power saw, a chalk line, a measuring tape, a level, a utility knife, a pliers, a nail slot punch, a carpenter's saw, a hacksaw, a stepladder, sawhorses and a pry bar. In terms of materials, you will need: lengths of J-channel, flashing, building paper, corrosion-resistant nails and enough vinyl siding to cover your home.
You will also need vinyl corners and trim for windows and doors, as well as a termination trim for where you meet other surfaces such as soffits and masonry work. Prepare the outside of your home for the installation. Before you begin, you will need to properly prepare the outside of your home for the siding installation. One of the major issues with vinyl siding is that it masks moisture problems and other structural defects. Therefore it's important to fix any existing issues before you install the siding.
Tighten any loose boards and replace any rotting ones. Scrape away any old caulk from around doors and windows. Clear your work area by removing any fixtures such as exterior lights, down-spouts, moulding, mailboxes and house numbering.
Also tie back any plants, trees or flowers from the exterior of the house to give you more room and prevent them from becoming damaged.
Soffit Installation
HOMETIME HOW TO, Vinyl Soffits, Fascia &Trim This Iframe is where videos are played Vinyl Soffits, Fascia &Trim If you're making over a home to create a maintenance-free exterior, you'll want to investigate vinyl windows, vinyl or aluminum soffit and fascia, and aluminum cladding for wood trim around windows and doors. Installing Soffit and Fascia Vinyl soffit material has a different profile than siding, but installs according to all the same principles.
The first step is to install trim pieces. If there's wood framing already in place for the soffit, use a piece of J-channel to hold the ends of the soffits along the house and along the short sides of the soffit. If there's no framing, use a trim piece called F-channel along the house. The soffit pieces slip into the trim and get nailed up into the wood subfascia with short, small-headed trim nails. The end along the house sits loosely in the F- or J-channel. If the soffit is wider than about 12 inches, it may be necessary to install additional wood support pieces down the middle and nail the soffit panels into those, too, so that they don't sag.
Once the soffit is installed, you finish the job by installing fascia to cover the outside edge of the pieces and to protect the wood subfascia. We tend to use aluminum fascia material (although vinyl fascia IS available). The top edge of the fascia can be held in place with a piece of undersill trim, or it can be hidden behind a piece of drip-edge or other roof-edge flashing. Often, you have to trim the top of the fascia so that it fits between the edge of the roof and the soffit. Aluminum Cladding for Wood Trim You might find situations where it's impossible to replace wood trim around a door or window with a maintenance-free material. In this case you can consider having a siding contractor wrap the trim with aluminum. The contractor will use a tool called a brake to cut and bend pieces of matching aluminum coil stock.
Installing Soffit Eaves
Contractors charge $25 to $50 for this job, depending on the size of the door or window. It takes about three years to become an expert at using a brake and at knowing just where and how to mark, bend and install the aluminum pieces.