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Installing vinyl board and batten siding.
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To establish the vertical starting base use a chalk line and a level to obtain a.
In some areas it is common to attach vertical 1x2 furring strips before installing board and batten siding.
Line up the panel with the edging and use screws to secure it in place on the nailing strip.
Upper trim and board and batten siding.
These were originally used to create a simple form of siding for the home that could be installed and repaired easily.
The next panel will fit over the edge of the previous one disguising the nailing strip and lock securely into place.
If your sheathing is not solid plywood or osb these strips are needed to provide a nailing surface.
The materials in the vinyl based units extend the life of the traditional wood panels used by early pioneers.
Before you begin with your diy board and batten siding installation make sure you know how the entire process works.
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Using vinyl board and batten siding will reduce overall maintenance times and repair costs needed to keep your siding intact.
If needed install horizontal furring strips every 12 or a solid nail able sheathing prior.
Nail the strips to framing members.
Attach strips around windows and doors then lay out and attach horizontal strips every 16 inches.
5 key points for installing board batten vertical vinyl siding 1.
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Like many types of siding you ll start installing the board and batten panels from one side.