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CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide
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Equipment and Tools
Fasteners
Use only corrosion-resistant nails (aluminum, stainless or
galvanized roofing.) Nails should have a minimum head diameter of
5/16". CertainTeed recommends the use of stainless steel nails or
other corrosion-resistant fasteners, when installing siding in coastal
areas. Be sure to check with your local code official or governing
body for the building requirements in your area. Staples should be
a minimum of 16 gauge.
If screws are used, use non-corrosive, self-tapping, pan head or
washer head screws or oval head with countersunk washer screws
with at least 5/16" diameter head, 1/8" (3mm) diameter shaft, and
at least 1-1/8" (29mm) long.
To determine the length of nail required, measure the thickness of
the sheathing material. Then add at least 3/4" to allow the nail to
penetrate the solid wood substrate (studs or existing wood siding).
For more secure fastening, add 1" to sheathing thickness. The
minimum nail size should be 1-1/2".
Example: If you’re applying siding over 1/2" sheathing, use a nail
at least 1-1/2" long (1/2" sheathing + 3/4" stud penetration +
nailing hem thickness + minimum 1/16" between nailing hem
and fastener head).
To determine the quantity of nails required, complete the following:
Total square feet of siding required:
(If using aluminum nails) x .005
(If using galvanized roofing nails) x .01
Pounds of nails required: =
For nailing instructions, see page 33 to 34.
Tools required
Hammer Tin snips Tape measure Square
Chalk line Level Utility knife Shears
Power circular saw with sharp, fine-tooth plywood blade mounted
in reverse direction. (Irwin
®
Tools Vinyl siding blade is not
reversed—tooth design is symmetric 60º.)