How To Side A House With Lap Siding

In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house.

How to side a house with lap siding.

Choose thicker lp smartside 540 series trim when using lp smartside lap siding to ensure the lap edges don t stick past the trim. Add an additional coat of primer to the front of the lap siding. Snap a level chalk line around the bottom of the house about an inch above the bottom of the existing wood siding for a steel starter strip that will hold the bottom of the first row of vinyl. Coat evenly and do not allow heavy buildups.

If you choose to install your trim over your lap siding lp smartside 440 series trim is a fine choice. While covering lap siding with vinyl is an option for some siding other varieties of lap siding can t be covered by vinyl. Choose lp smartside 440 series trim when using lp smartside panel siding. This goes for fiber cement hardwood and masonite siding.

In this video dave shows you how to install lap siding. Generally the best idea is to remove any existing siding from your exterior walls before installing the vinyl siding. Cover all the edges. Allow the primer to dry completely between coats.

Prime the back side of the lap siding with two even coats of primer. Give the 1x2 and 1x3 lumber a coat of primer at the same time. I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo.