Top Course Siding

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Top course siding.

For most of the house this method works wonderfully except for the top row. As for siding options foam backed vinyl offers more protection than standard vinyl but it isn t enough to eliminate cracks caused by golf balls. Install the top row of siding. You are at liberty to choose which siding profile to use depending on the type of house you have and of course you preference.

To determine how much you will need to cut from the top of the panel measure the distance between the top of the under sill trim and the lock on the next panel down then subtract 1 4 inch 0 6 cm. Installers need to adapt their method when installing the top row of vinyl siding. Crimp and caulk the top course pay close attention to the area where the top row of siding meets the soffits. The most common approach here is to install sill trim at the soffits rip down the top course of siding and crimp the siding so the sill trim holds it in place.

When you reach the top row of siding you will need to measure and cut it to fit. Slot the vinyl siding into the lower siding and nail the top of the vinyl with 3d nails that match the color of the vinyl siding. In addition to these top siding profiles are the shiplap siding v joint siding channel siding tongue and groove siding also known as flush or butt among others. While fiber cement features increased durability you ll find another type of siding on an increasing number of golf course clubhouses nationwide engineered wood.

Natural wood siding is ideal for homeowners who want the look texture and aroma the wood offers and are willing to give it the maintenance it needs. Wood works well in combination with stone and faux stone. The top piece of j channel must have minimum 3 16 4 8mm diameter weep holes drilled no more than 24 610mm apart to allow for water runoff and the starter strip j channel should not rest on head flashing because it will block weep holes. This is the siding of choice for purists though not recommended in dry areas prone to wildfire.

Install head flashing and a j channel. Top course siding installation tips.