How To Cut & Install Vinyl Siding on a Gable End Roof

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Shannon from www.house-impr... shows you how to cut and install vinyl siding on the gable end of your roof or building. This is a follow-up to our full video on installing vinyl siding.

[@martyschwebel6407]

I salute you! First video that actually made sense. If I were with you I would give you many beers.

[@joellenlee7635]

Shannon is a DIYer's best friend! If he wasn't a contractor he should be a teacher with his clear, well thought out instructions. He doesn't leave out the basics because he is talking to people who have never done this before. Those of you who constantly need to comment "you should have..." need to understand that. I'd love to see any of you do half as well. It's not easy talking to people who have little knowledge of the subject ...take it from a 2nd grade teacher! Excellent as always, Shannon!

[@marshalldamon546]

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[@KimGossett]

Just got done installing soffit, facia and siding on my 1500 sq. ft. house. Thanks to Shannon it came out great. His tips saved the day. My only challenge was trying to find nailing edges sometimes and little weird places I had to create custom solutions.

[@mafirearmsafety]

I’m thinking of doing the vinyl siding on a shed I just built, I’ve never messed with vinyl before and thought about looking up Shannon before I got started. Glad I did.

[@rootvalue]

I have been coming back to your archive of videos over and over again for a decade. Love seeing your new videos in my subscriptions, but the value of your channel comes from the huge library of helpful tutorials. Thank you Shannon!

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you like them!

[@blandry021]

Great video, I've watched the first vinyl siding too, every time I start a siding job, shed, garage and now replacing yellow siding on our house I come back here to get tips. Thanks for posting these videos.

[@HouseImprovements]

you are welcome

[@juansalinas3423]

Thanks for your videos, and for taking the time to teach people like me how to do jobs like this that 'll save us from BAD contractors that are only good at over charging for (90% of the time)lousy jobs .Excellent job keep it up!!

[@williamlillie9309]

My dad would have used an angle finder. My father was a master carpenter with lots of years experience. I really enjoy your videos and consult them when i do any work for myself or friends. I also direct people to your site for getting to know "how to" info before they hire a contractor. the angle finder is a simple piece of plastic/wood handle with a medal blade with a pivoting wingnut. I would show you a picture, but i don't have a picture of it.

[@HouseImprovements]

Yup I own one but sometimes it just easier to use what you all ready have in your pouch.

[@dardack]

I love this guys videos'. I watched this video 3 years ago when I did siding on my shed I put in, now I'm watching again for siding on my screened in porch. Just clear instructions, walks you through it completely. I watched his soffit/fascia video. Wrap video. Couple others. And there isn't a ton of fluff. Straight to it. I don't think he's making a ton from these videos. But man he's a saint and I appreciate these videos.

[@jmedz77]

I'm helping a friend do a siding job tomorrow, I've never done this sort of work so I searched for some tips and found this video to be very informative. I'll be doing the cutting and had now idea how to find a way to cut angles, until now! great tips hopefully my friend will be impressed I learned some of his job lingo also I picked up from the video, thanks for posting!

[@jeremystorm7587]

I don't usually comment on videos but you have helped me more times than I can count to do a job and do it right. Thank you for all the work you put into the vids. I recommend your channel almost daily!

[@paulkulasa7096]

He is a stud. Very good teacher. Very good man. No short cuts. Appreciate his time and consideration.

[@42lookc]

Thanks for a second great video. We have a new house, a 4 car detached garage, and a large tool shed to side this year. Your videos make me believe my wife and I can tackle it all ourselves and save quite a bit of money. We'll start with the tool shed for practice before we move on to the garage and then the house. Thanks again.

[@HouseImprovements]

Great idea to start with a small project and work out the little details so you can tackle the larger projects. Good luck with your DIY

[@justaman7305]

Sir. You are a saint. I been building my own house from only framework. You have been the most help I have had. Thank u n I appreciate you

[@michaelrogers4285]

Thank you Shannon. Getting ready to install vinyl siding on our house. These videos have been very helpful. You’re experience makes it look easy !

[@daven7536]

Thank you for taking the time to show us the right way to do siding work, much appreciated .

[@555fosbrink]

really great videos earned another subscriber being a contractor at 21 its great to be able to view these videos and feel confident completing a job

[@icurt06]

Thanks for the tips. I always enjoy watching a pro at work!

[@henrymason5098]

Great video! I've been involve in construction ever since I was old enough to work without mashing a thumb. Although I haven't ever done siding before I'm very confident I could do it without any problems after watching your videos.

[@buk6708]

Siding is easy. hardest part is to miter a bunch of J channel under elaborate Ceilings of patios. Sometimes you gotta angle a piece and such. that's soffit, not siding btw.

[@mahkyb]

These videos are awesome. I'm doing my whole house based on them. Saved me a ton on money!

[@DHislife]

at about 10:00 mins is the most brilliant and accurate way to find the angle. thanks for the great tip.

[@thereallifeofboredom7151]

No it's not, what you could do is measure your siding . example . If your siding measures 10in (height ) measure from the jchannel to the siding that's already installed to 10 (height) , put your tape straight exactly at 10 , then mark it. Okay next step. Measure to 20 exactly at 20 then mark it. Okay from the first mark to the last mark you made measure it . Let's say it's 24in in length , you measure a scrap piece of j or siding measure to 24in and cut it in half , length wise height wise maybe about 2in or doesn't matter just cut it, doesn't have to be exact either . Okay so you put that piece on the siding from the factory cut to wherever (the piece you made ends) put it under the furring and boom. That's your angle buddy. It seems complicated because I'm saying it without you seeing how it's done but if your interested in this kind of stuff message me or sub me and I'll make a video just for you 👍🏻

[@DHislife]

actually it really is easier at 10 mins. i guess not understanding how it works. at 14-1/8" marks the point at which when the siding is popped in is 11-5/8" in height which I believe is the sized sizing he is using. Its really quite the most accurate way honestly. Its geometry. Pythagorean theorem, ever heard of it? I understand what you are saying. You attach a piece, then take another piece, stick it in the angled j-channel and transfer the angle onto the horizontal clipped in piece. This might be faster but it is extremely inaccurate. Causes you to need to cut and trim. I had a kid who insisted on doing this method, claimed he was the almighty and would get it perfect every time. I told him you won't and what do you know. He had to fit it in place, trim, fit it in place, trim it. At least 3 times until he got it right. The method in the video is the method I support because you can't go wrong with it. If you like the transfer angle method and it works for you, then okay. But I am saying it is not totally accurate.

[@DHislife]

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[@UnclePossum]

Hey Shannon, I've watched your two videos on vinyl and they were very clear, well presented and helpful. Keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to make really high quality instructional videos!

[@AjaredstoneA]

To anyone who does a lot of vinyl, a great tool to use for cutting is an angle grinder. Super nice clean cuts and help from cracking

[@FaithWoodcraft]

Hi Shannon. I've just done exactly this on my house which has three very steep gables plus a shed roofed dormer. There are far too many goofy angles on my house, some even reverse angles that follow the top of the roof slope. This is what I found worked well after hours of trial and error. This might be hard to explain but, hold your work piece up there as you are at 4:42. Tack the work piece so your hands are free. Get another piece of siding, maybe 12" to 18" long. Hold up the scrap piece at an angle up into the gable J channel. This will give you the angle you can then scribe on your work piece. Since you already know the tip of your work piece will go into the corner, just line up that with your scrap piece and mark the work piece. Cut and install. Once you've done that once, you should have a triangle piece you can then use to cut all your angles from then on...no measuring involved at all.

[@scruffy6151]

thank you for the tip.

[@patrickflanagan3701]

This video was exactly what I needed to push through a double angled section that had been holding me up for several days.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks Karen for the kind words, and please keep watching.

[@kylerichard7459]

Oh great, now when Im siding my house Ill be talking to myself in Canadian!!!

[@beckywebb1916]

I thought he was Norwegian.

[@THATGUY50551]

thanks for sharing your knowledge with us,this has helped me a lot! What would we do without people like you,and you-tube? THANKS again!

[@michaelbedell6523]

A great help for the weekend warrior to either correct one’s or neighbor’s siding slight installer issues.

[@fredjr68]

It's always a pleasure to watch to teach

[@prhaase3]

thanks for making this videoi wish i seen it sooner then i did i just finished doing a home with vinyl siding and i really had no idea how to do it but watching this i can see that i have not done it wrong it took me for ever to find the angle thanks alot shannon!!!

[@hardside1]

learned a ton of stuff from Shannon. just bought a house, alot of useful stuff on this channel

[@HouseImprovements]

thanks Man!

[@markatterson5129]

An easy way to do the slope is this... after your intial above the corner piece to the gable end. Take a scrap piece of siding or cardboard and line it up along the gable end. Next take a small level and horizontally draw a line on the bottom. You have a pattern for both sides.

[@suziejones3236]

i always go by shannon advice, i did a friends house and a part wasnt level.. cause of easy movement i started my own level as i went along great video

[@thebigcountry8518]

I had hail damage and got an estimate. They quoted me $2,049.00 to replace 1 gable end/facia (vinyl siding)...It's bricked 3/4 of the way up..Small area needs to be replaced is all..I say NOPE !..So my butts climbing up there and doing it myself. I stopped by your vid to check out to see what I might endure in my adventure. Thank you !

[@KnightsCrossbows]

Good job man I do siding too and you can use the cut off as a template for your angle and it's the same idea for board and Batton your videos are great and very informative keep up the good work

[@JamesLibrary]

Another stellar video from my favorite internet home improvement guru, Shannon! You should have your own TV show, man.

[@danagreen6518]

really helpful for my tongue and groove pine wall work…thanks a million for sharing your knowledge

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

I will be doing my home soon and you just answered my only question. Thanks again Shannon...Another well done video.

[@gergemall]

Thank you SHANNON . YOUVE FINALLY HELPED ME FIND MY ANSWER

[@marylandflyer]

Thanks so much for this supplement video! I'm currently residing my house and your videos have been great. My house is stick built and my biggest problem is finding the studs that are not always 16" on center. Nice work!!

[@looleescrogg3170]

I use to do it that way to, now I do the first step n then use a scrap piece ,put it in the j channel n transfer the angle to the piece your going to use little quicker. Works for me!!

[@1hjehje]

Thank you for the video. That was a good idea to tack on that small piece at the peak. I'm thinking that installing a similar piece on each side of that last piece will also help to keep it locked in place.

[@CC-jy4gr]

Shannon Shannon hes our man if he can't do it no one can!!!

[@raudelhernandez1796]

Thank you Shannon for your demostration

[@hammergod54]

Shannon - You're information is very helpful! Thank you and I look forward to viewing more of your videos. Thank you!

[@HouseImprovements]

Please do.

[@islandguy911]

there is a much more easy way to do this buddy. I have 20 years at this stuff and I just want you to know you could do it a lot faster and a lot easier..but for those who need help it's a good video.

[@gofigure426]

I do siding as a living and i cut the whole cable end at a time ,i measure from side to side and top to bottom ,then i lay it all on the ground lock it together and use chalck line the cut it all at once ,then pass it all up to my son then he nails it in place ,very quick way of doing it ,no need to use snips to cut we use a saw with a plywood blade backwards in the saw to cut the siding with ,very fast way of doing it

[@HouseImprovements]

nice idea

[@willy19591]

which end has the cable?

[@scruffy6151]

+William Thompson both ends of the house are gables

[@PJG1710]

Wow.. you should create a video so I can see your method

[@hermzinn8740]

He is doing this video for the DIY! He is explaining how to do it so people know how to do it. And some people don't have someone to help them so they have to do it one piece at a time.He is a pro and is making videos to help people out. Why put the videos down? I am sure he can work rings around all of you people saying he is doing things wrong. If you don't like the videos just move on!

[@anton1949]

Thanks for the info. I'm putting Vinyl siding on my well pump house to match my house, I would have been lost in the process without your input. Thanks.

[@irish62sullivan93]

Good "old school" video. Quicker way would be to use a scrap piece and run it parallel with your gable angle. Another quicker way is to cut a template with a scrap and use it to transfer your angle. This can be done on the left and right end of your siding piece.

[@HouseImprovements]

Absolutely, a template is a must once you get the angles.

[@tomstyles3280]

Appreciate you taking the time to teach skilled trade. It’s awesome if you to do this stuff! Love your videos as well very informative.

[@HouseImprovements]

My pleasure!

[@juanromero4164]

Great video, By far the best video on siding that I've seen. Thank you.

[@makerme1]

Learned a lot by watching. There are a few details I would not have known to do(trick of the trade, so to speak). Thanks for the clear and precise details.

[@DJSephEntertainment]

You have the most informative, clear and concise channel!!

[@albertorivera9726]

I love yours videos you are the best I am learning a lot from you thank you very much keep doing what you doing God bless

[@HouseImprovements]

I appreciate that

[@glenncurry5869]

Thanks for the video. Sided my shed with the help from your videos. Looks great. Wish I could show pics!

[@iendoftime8781]

Hey, Shannon, you are a great teacher, and a great person. Thanks for sharing your talent God , bless you!!! I

[@anthonyhall8956]

I do the same but to save time mark a x on the scrape for a pattern, if the siding level all the angels will be the same

[@TGallmighty]

Great tutorial. Im new it and have to do the peaks on my garage, I feel like i'll be able to do it now!

[@ivyhailey6906]

thanks shannon trying to side with my brother and your video was more helpful and teaching then he was thanks a bunch

[@HouseImprovements]

+ivy& Hailey Why the crushing review in your above post then??

[@brandonremeika]

+HouseImprovements One comment was ivy and one was Hailey haha

[@escapefromny2012]

+HouseImprovements - You call that a crushing review? ;)

[@cawiltu]

Thanks. The top triangular bit blow off my double wide. I sawed a triangle of wood to fit behind the tip and pushed it and the siding bit back in. So fingers crossed. At 76 I don’t have the dexterity or guts to hammer in nails from top of steep ladder. 😤

[@MrDtvfd7142]

Im starting to look into building my own home. I have watched every video on your KZbin page and im pretty confident after doing so. Keep up the Great videos Shannon.

[@robhendricks5347]

" I cut it twice and it's still too short " . - Tradesman book of one liners . Great job.

[@leohietala9009]

Shannon! You are the MAN!..New Subscriber and northern Minnesota guy...I sound just like you! lol GREAT TEACHER!..Thanx

[@HouseImprovements]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TheMarykim]

Your videos on Vinyl Siding are great! I am attempting to install vinyl siding for the first time tomorrow. Am looking for a video that covers how to install Board and Batten siding. Particularly cutting and placing so that they are evenly spaced at each end when finished. Do any of your video cover Board and Batten.Keep up the amazing videos!!

[@HouseImprovements]

TheMarykim I do not but I can give you an example. If you are using 7" siding and your wall is 216" long. Divide 216 by 7 gives you 30.86 pieces . So figure how wide .86 of 7" is (.86 X 7=6.02 ") Now take 6.02 inches divided by 2 to figure out how wide each end piece will be. So that means each end will be 3" to start with. Now for me, anytime the end pieces would be less than 1/2 the width of a full piece I would add half of a width to those pieces so they are a little wider because that usually looks better. So in this example I would cut my first end piece to 6.5 inches and start with that when I get to the other end of the wall it should work out to the last one being the same or very close. Hope this helps.

[@tycobb8621]

Another good way is to mock your peice up with the top corner touching the J, then take a 2' scrap and lay it across your peice parallel with the J and scribe with your pencil. It will be the exact angle 👍

[@turkeyman510]

Need to learn how to use a framing square with stair gauges, find the pitch of the roof set the gauges and go, really helps with partial angles and vertical cuts

[@theunpopularteen39adams76]

Shannon, great job you are doing. Please make a video on installing vinyl on the gable end with a pitched roof in front of the gable end. How would you start the vinyl? Look forward to another great video on the topic. Thanks.

[@angiehutch61]

Thanks so much, awesome video, you saved me so much time.

[@luiggibaldo8430]

Thank you. I now feel capable of fixing the missing v top of the house, where birds have made their home. I just have to find a tall enough ladder to reach up there. 17:46

[@joedoe-sedoe7977]

I would make a template by sacrificing one 12 ft piece once you get under 12ft you could trim part of the bottom to make the overlap slide easier then cut the angle on both ends and then cut in half to overlap in the middle, then you could just pencil mark in the middle at the proper fit and transfer to the finished piece and keep shortening the template by cutting off mid sections as you go up..probably wasting material if your a professional but for amateurs that would likely waste materials and time anyway, this would guarantee a perfect fit

[@ltpdogtrainingNJ]

Very clear explanation! Thank you!

[@lawrencejohnson3259]

Great video! Thanks for posting!

[@cwc8979]

I agree, Shannon is awesome

[@movieman6588]

Great video! Thanks, your videos are so helpful.

[@TheBlindAngels]

Thank you for bringing us along.

[@carminefast77]

on the last piece you put up. we put a 3/4 in tab on each side. and bend it ourwards and that snaps into the j-channel.and keeps that last piece from flopping in the wind.

[@HouseImprovements]

I'll try that on my next project.

[@lyles637]

Great demonstration! Thanks Shannon!

[@HouseImprovements]

You're welcome, Lyle.

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[@alext9067]

I printed the ass end of a Bentley and stuck it in my garage. Now all my neighbors hate me because I wouldn't give them a ride.

[@Auggies1956]

Thanks for the video, working on my first siding project today.

[@donaldneeley122]

great video.i appreciate your willingness to help others.keep up the good work

[@brissoma]

Good sound advice...straight to the point!

[@cherista]

thanks for this video, was very helpful. trying to replace vinyl siding damage by wind.

[@micharris1761]

I have learned a few cool tips from this thank you.

[@tombrownrigg8794]

As always Sir, You are the Man 👍

[@exiledgreenman4122]

The piece you cut off at the eleven minute mark can be used as a template for the rest of the pieces going up. It is also faster to cut two or three on the ground and carry them up with you so you're not wasting time climbing up and down the ladder. You can just slap 'em in and nail. That J corner needs to be fixed. The overlap should come from the top channel. Quality always comes first.

[@buk6708]

You hiring?

[@kdepro]

are you talking about the bottom left gable corner at 6:47?

[@btolleson8182]

As always Shannon great job

[@rexmontana3058]

Thanks for the video, I have to do some siding repair right at the angle....this helped alot

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Awesome tutorial .

[@chigeeng]

The run and rise of your roof creates the same angle you need for the angle cuts on your siding. So you just use your two foot square to mark your siding the same way you layout your rafters.

[@Markcgreer]

I make a cardboard template of the roof angle using the siding box it came in. Once made, it's super wicked fast, and fewer calculations.

[@robwelsh94]

Exactly,, can use a scrap cut off too. Opposite end is same pitch just flip over

[@clydeloughlin1484]

Mark Greer how to install siding with quarter insolation

[@rockerstud555]

I remember using a pair of yellow handled snips too back when I didn't know any better

[@mnelson5388]

You are the best - great video!!!!!!

[@Artseventy6]

Great video, I've watched it a couple of times to help me with my siding project, thanks

[@PDSVIDEO1966]

Hi from the UK,another interesting video.

[@christiancortes2275]

Great video man

[@bottleimp007]

You do very, very good work sir. They are a big help.

[@westwindcharters9146]

as usual, very well done.

[@jjj4192000]

Thank you sir grateful i found this.

[@nicholasgranat2999]

Thanx for your time

[@alexandrutudor9577]

I have to add a little tip to this video if you are all square and you already know your angles just take the last piece and trace the length at the top always and instead measuring the next piece you already have your measurement and just cut your angles it it's alot easier then measure all the time