How To Install Vinyl Siding (Part 2)

[@MorrisMcD2]

Im about to embark on my detached garage based on your videos about siding and facia. Wish me luck! Thank you for all the detailed and thorough information!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You can do it! I appreciate your support. It helps a channel out a lot. Good luck with your siding project!

[@reignreitz1461]

Hey Josh I just wanna thank you for your video. My mom's place in Delaware caught fire and I came to repair it from Colorado. I'm a bartender and have pretty much no carpentry skills. Your videos have really helped me get this done. Honestly without your help I would have had to ductape something. I'm doing this alone so your videos are perfect for me. Thanks a lot brother.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Sorry to hear about your mom‘s place. I’m glad you were able to get everything fixed! I know it’s a lot when it comes to learning a new skill but now you will know for the next time. Thanks for watching!

[@nathanmorin4565]

For beginners I will suggest a multi-tool will be your best friend!! When you do it often for a living having snips in your pouch is a lot easier then the multi tool, but if you also have someone on the ground cutting you don’t have to worry about either lol!! Siding was one of the easiest things to learn when I got into the trades

[@T.E.P.]

This is a wonderful 2 part series and hope many people watch this .... superb work Josh!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Appreciate it Eric! You are so awesome for commenting. It helps the channel a lot! Hope everything‘s going good for you sir!

[@wilcritch7709]

​@@TheExcellentLaborer😊

[@Hutch4633]

He is excellent in explaining each step for a beginner. Thanks for your help..

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome David!

[@ralphsullivan8972]

Thank you so much for the knowledge. Of your trade. I have done lot of wood siding. Now in my 45 years of the building trade. I'm teaching my self how to do vinyl siding. Your presentation was excellent. I will go back your site for more vinyl siding tips.

[@mslisaredd]

Hey I enjoyed this video...I LOVE how y bring items into the camera so we can see clearly what you're doing. I appreciate this so much. Very informative and great for everyone all skill levels.

[@mattjford473]

Good video , I like how you explain everything . A lot of videos you see they don’t explain nothing .

[@randythayer8440]

Anything.

[@mikeyoung5329]

Thank you it's been a few years since I've done viynal siding these were great refresher videos 🍻

[@stever5796]

FINALLY! THANK YOU!! I have been searching high and low about finishing the top row of siding under a soffit with a bird box. I originally installed my F channel the wrong way and had a difficult time finding the correct way / trim.

[@Steve-yl6ls]

Hey brother, I can't thank you enough for this information. Although i sure wish i found your channel before asking some 'handy' friends for help...lol. We're first time DIYers on an old poorly built - and by old poorly built i mean damn near collapsed - house in eastern Canada. Thanks to the knowledge you've shared, my fiance and I will be finishing the rest of the siding, fascia and soffit on our own. Cheers from Newfoundland

[@Viral_MediaClips]

So helpful thank you for putting out this content. I’m a carpenter and just started doing siding about a month ago, and this video helped me to show some tips and tricks that I will now use almost daily!

[@DelRounds]

So useful! Just in 10 minutes all my remaining questions were answered! Thank you!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I can help. You are welcome!

[@atticusfinch4687]

These videos have been Super helpful!!! Really thorough and completely understandable. Step by step. I'm still working on my 10 x 20 workshop and have never used vinyl or aluminum fascia but with these videos it is really coming out nice! Thank you very much. I know everyone appreciates these as mush as me.

[@michaelselling5793]

Awesome video, you saved me a ton grief. The top row of vinyl siding on house has been falling out , all over the house. Now I know why and how to fix it.. They never used the indersill strips to secure the ripped edges!! I'll fix that, and sleep well in the next wi d storm! Thank you, great instruction and presentation.

[@jeffhogueison1656]

I liked how he showed to mark the angle to cut on the piece using a framing or speed square. I am a beginner. Nice video!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I gear a lot of my content toward beginners. I'm glad I could help!

[@denismaksimchuk4221]

I am starting a new job tomorrow and first time siding work so I am definitely a beginner. Thanks Josh you are very good at teaching

[@ceasergert2780]

Thank you for helping us weekend guys

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That is what I’m here for. To help the community. Good luck with your project!

[@whathappened2230]

Thank you Josh for showing us all how to do this!

[@eddiepuente4403]

I appreciate both of these videos. I[m a warehouse worker for this type of material. Its good to see how its actually installed.

[@dtm8073]

@18:24 You want to avoid having your joints that close to each other! Still one of the better video series on vinyl siding I've seen too date!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for your input!

[@juggalojessiejc]

Just wanted to add very informative showing of siding! Even for an old grumpy hot tar/flat roofer! Thank you

[@chriscrank6670]

Great Job man! You're definitely a great teacher. I was able to knock out my dormer in no time after watching this!! Thanks bro!

[@rollingdeadparanormal8062]

So I've never done siding before but I came across your channel today does this also work for mobile homes I'm trying to modernize my mobile home and give it a all new look

[@evacc44]

Probably the best video I've come across for siding installation instruction. Thank you! Do you have any instruction on installing vinyl siding over clapboard? From what I understand I can keep my clapboard, which is in good shape, and put a layer of foam insulation over it before going through the normal process of installing the vinyl siding.

[@tdz69]

These are outstanding videos! Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise and knowledge. I’ve been doing woodworking for many years (mostly home projects from my garage shop) and was always interested in learning about vinyl siding. My house could use a renovation to this end and after watching, it seems like a project I could handle. May sound crazy but what seems to be the biggest challenge is contending with scaffolding and that whole element. Wondering what it would cost to rent and how long it would take one person to do a two story house. Probably a job that’s a bit too much for me.

[@stevenclark2569]

Thanks for all the tips and tricks. My only suggestion would have been nice to see what you install and how to cut it around windows and doors. I know some people will use J-Channel and cut the corners in a way that it folds around the corners as one piece which creates a perfect corner just never had someone explain it and show it to me

[@omnidivergence9846]

You are an excellent instructor, thank you.

[@shawnsdigginit8381]

Thank you. I'm building a 24x30 2 bay garage and you explained everything very well. Thanks again for a great video

[@WoogieboogieOG]

Thanks for the info on all your videos dude. Would love to have you explain the difference/ when to use J or F channel. 🍻👊🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that support. A lot of people get the channel confused. I knew it would help somebody else. Thanks for watching!

[@listerlau7479]

Thanks. It is very useful. Do you mind to explain how to install it around a door as well please?

[@buckpowers4837]

Excellent video and answered the questions I was needing to finish my siding. Thanks

[@AeroPR]

Amazing videos. You are amazing at this. Thanks

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I really appreciate that! I have a lot of more videos in the making. Stay tuned for more!

[@georgespragg9372]

Great video but you were making me nervous on that scaffold. This is the best video yet. Thanks.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks George! I don’t like heights very much either but had to be the job done.

[@georgespragg9372]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I did carpentry work for years and never got used to working on the edge of the roof.

[@maconstruction]

Great video. I did a lot of fast forwarding but didn’t see anything about how a cutoff piece butts to another. I’m guessing you snip off about an inch of the nailing tab.

[@scottyword-k2m]

Very easy to understand I think I’m gonna try it but probably gonna watch the video while I do it. Thank you

[@theRodofwar]

JUST IN TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything I DID NOT KNOW, NOW, I KNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep posting BROTHER !!!!!!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad it helped!

[@GS.9093_Mart]

Man, im sorry i havent been able to keep up with your videos since the deck built.. i will catch up this weekend though , im finallyhave off sat and sunday.. i hope your channel grows . Your content is awesome. Love your videos. Helps me a lot since im in construction too.. i will smash the like button!!! Thank you!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Trust me I understand that life gets busy. I’m glad you are finally finding some time to enjoy some KZbin. The channel is growing. Hope everything is going well with you. Thanks for smashing the like button!!

[@robertparsons5717]

Great video! Thanks. Q: It appears that the vertical joint where outside corner meets the bird box, there is no J, just an unsealed joint. Am I missing something? Should it be caulked?

[@DuluthMN-arborist]

Very informative I like your siding videos but I got a question on tying off it appears your not doing so in this video

[@Hawaiibohntr]

How did you do over the top of the window, is there a special channel that goes over the top of the window or just the butal tape covers the Tyvek and on top of the window frame? Just curious, I know if I'm wondering so are a few others....So I'll ask .

[@gregbeaner7399]

This series was great. Very informative! Thank you!!!

[@sonicevent]

Loved both videos! Great to learn from a pro!

[@russudvp]

Thank you for the video. I doing a small redo project. This was perfect for me.

[@frankandreen457]

Great video. Now I'm an expert! Thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad I could help you out Frank!

[@clementcharlebois]

Very informative, thank you for the 2 parts video.

[@allison447]

Great job. Looks nice. Well done on the video. The SNL smile at the end of each segment was a nice touch. ha

[@RicAstu]

Muy bien explicado, aunque mi ingles no es muy bueno se entiende perfecto.construí un segundo nivel en mi casa y solo me falta la instalación del siding ahora con tus videos se me hará mas facíl, eso espero.

[@chrstopher666]

i love how you make the angles so easy :D . i build sheds and this video helped me a lot thank you so much !

[@stuartc6928]

This guy is a complete unit... love it

[@davenielsen696]

Awesome video. Never done siding before and this video series gave me the confidence to dive right in. Question is,......Is there a simple way to determine roof pitch on an existing structure? I'm going to be siding a detached garage that is in serious need of TLC

[@alirezashirazifard8990]

Josh thanks for a great video . You covered everything very simple .

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Alireza!

[@kamrank9846]

Hi, you have excellent explaining skill. God bless you

[@Repz06]

Great job explaining professional work

[@costeltianu8531]

Very useful, thanks. I have a question, please. In the front of my house, I have a porch with 4 inch cement slab on top. How will I start the siding on top of the cent porch to keep the same line for all the front of the house ? Thanks.

[@jessejuell8749]

Consider investing into sturdy steel ladders and extendable planks. I noticed that you still use scaffolding when you could use some tall step ladders with an extendable plank to walk across. My lumberyard has been selling them like hot cakes. They save so much time setting up and taking down and are multi-purpose.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I have thought about those in the past. I have just never broke down and bought them. Good tip. Thanks for comment!

[@mohammadsalehi-esmati8288]

We

[@urballzrheek]

Or you could just use a skyjack.

[@stevegraham885]

Thanks for posting all of your videos, they have been very helpful!! I'm building a garage and I'm just about to install the vinyl siding. I was wondering if you could possibly make a short video on how you install the blocks for my exterior lights before I put the siding on. Thanks again for all your help!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Steve! I’m glad find my videos helpful! All you have to do is use a small level and get it level and plumb and nail each nail hole on nailing flange. Hope that helps!

[@claudinelambert3981]

Great tutorial! Thanks. Would be posible to know if there is any pattern when cutting and installing siding along the wall? If so, could you please let me know what would be the pattern? Thanks again

[@bobnussbaumer1290]

great video, thanks. how would you finish the top of a window.

[@GrampaRock]

only question is about the electric meter box, because the glass globe of the meter sticks out so I am assuming I use underscore channel around the perimeter of the meter box, correct?

[@muohiodpowell1974]

Getting the angles for the pinch of the roof/gable, could you use a siding t-bevel? Great videos!

[@dauntingninja4161]

These are great videos and I wish I had found them sooner! I do have a question about the J channel and undersill trim combined to finish the last piece. Is it necessary to have both the j channel and undersill together, or can it be finished with just the undersill? Reason I ask is because before watching this video I didn't know you could do it that way and assumed I just needed undersill to finish it out lol so that is what I ordered. But now I'm wondering if I should order more j channel

[@modelfreak125]

Great video but how do I go around a flush mounted wooden door frame and flush mounted wooden window? Also how do you build the bird box ?

[@thomassnodgrass1913]

Great tutorial. Siding my garage. ?? How do I determine the roof pitch?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot! This video explains it kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKwqKWnftKKjtU

[@jayh.3085]

The videos were informative and helpful. Do you use chalk lines as you’re working the siding up the wall so that you don’t start to cause a drop or rise? Also would be nice to show how you cut the siding going over the top window channel.

[@beckyrodriguez2547]

I have learned so much from watching your videos. I have a question I can not seem to find a straight answer for. We are going to vinyl side our house. Under the old aluminum siding is wood siding with furring strips. When installing the new siding on top of the wood siding do we have to use both the furring strips and foam board to create the flat surface for the new siding? Or can we use just one, the strips or the foam boards? And which one would be better to use? Thank you

[@atravers349]

Awesome tutorials! I am building a 16 x 20 foot shed, and am at the point of starting the soffets and siding. My question is in regard to doors and windows. I got the part where you used undersill trim beneath the window, but what about the sides and top of the window; does the siding just butt against it? What about around the door; do I use J channel? Thank you!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You do not put anything at the sides in the tops of the window other than J channel if it is not a new constructed window. But new construction windows have the J channel built around them already. The door is just J channel yes. You are welcome!. Good luck on your project.

[@atravers349]

@@TheExcellentLaborer thank you! Loved your videos!

[@johnnygsdiy1981]

Thanks for the easy to follow installation guide. It’s very helpful.

[@deandremattison9183]

Thanks for the video. Could you tell me the brand name of the siding that you're using? I like the look of wider siding. Also, I purchased a fixer upper that has wood siding. Would it be best to remove wood siding?

[@jasonscott7992]

Josh great videos! Really helping a guy out to fix a siding problem. My question is what do you use on the bottom of the siding for the corners so no wasps or other flying friends invade? Not sure if i missed that in the video.

[@RamonPacheco-dc2tg]

please a video how to make the boxes or dovecotes, greetings and blessings

[@jordanbarrett7478]

For your gable end take a scrap peice with no factory on it put it up and tight to the gable then measure your distance. The distance you get will be the distance you measure off the top a lot easier and faster

[@MSquared135]

Josh, your modular scaffolding platform rocks and looks like a great cost effective option compared to renting a vertical lift. What kind of Scaffolding and wood plank material do you use at 15:04? I could not find them at your Amazon store. Thank you.

[@stephenremo9200]

Easiest way to find your angle is to measure your siding size and use a square to make a mark at that size on the panel below then measure over to the Jay from mark . You should always know your siding size anyway for an up and over or any other situation where you might have to measure to make your siding match up

[@3632304]

Thank you for the awesome tutorials. You have been an great teacher. Much appreciated

[@jessicafugler2932]

I saw what you installed under the window but what about the sides or above the window? also if your only doing siding on 3 walls is there a special corner you use on the ending wall? I'm planning on doing my own siding on an addaroom. I have faith I can do it after watching your video

[@RJGPG]

How do you brace or stack your scaffold 3+ sets high and feel comfortable about the sturdiness

[@tomkearns1816]

use a Dremel with EZ attachment. Quick, clean, no cracking in cooler weather

[@joeo6159]

Excellent video and very informative. Thank you

[@buzmanjr9949]

Good job. Very easy to follow

[@joselozano5545]

awesome channel, really needed this video!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that. I’m glad I can help you, Jose!

[@tonymanuel2747]

Maybe shouldn’t nail thru the face of siding for finish piece, the siding should have little holes on the bottom of the bead and that’s to insert a trim nail and when u nail it it goes in on an angle so it’ll set properly. But definitely a great video very good explaining the steps.

[@elvinfisher3054]

Could you use utility trim at the gable Peak? Instead of using a trim nail?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No because it does not hold as tight as a trim nail. Hope that helps!

[@dwight107]

Do you have or know of any videos that shows how to install siding around a bump out of a house?

[@yashawan-banyasharahla]

Beautiful Video, I would like to know where can I order the vinyl siding from

[@elkora08]

Good job josh .. Thanks for the video.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that!

[@stevenmorris7959]

I'm adding aluminum facia to my gable that has vinyl siding attached already. Can I just slide the bottom of the aluminum facia in between the facia board and the J channel at the top of the siding?

[@lergay4275]

Thanks for the video and explained everything

[@steveandlisasanders7959]

do you a metal starter strip on the front of a garage over the concrete?

[@leojf3828]

I have to ADD an exhaust fan that will require cutting the VS for the vent. This is different since the vinyl is already installed (vs doing it for a new build). I'll continue to look but if someone can point me in the right direction, thank you! PS - love your instructing skills!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

The best thing to do is remove the siding, install the vent, then replace the siding and cut around it as you go like normal. I hope that helps!

[@leojf3828]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Thanks. I was wondering about finagling the VS around the J-channel/trim. But i'm working from the bottom of a piece so there should be enough room.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@leojf3828 ok let me know how it goes.

[@leojf3828]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Will do. ☺

[@leojf3828]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Done. Was a bit of a struggle but I didn't create additional work with bad math/cuts. I would starve to death as a VS repairdude. Thank you for your assistance/concern!

[@tathanbailey6225]

Thank you very much for the video and God bless you!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@ericc8895]

Do you have to use the undersil trim pieces in the j channel at the top of the wall?

[@shaunlavoie6183]

I have a quick question, is there a standard way to cut siding to start your courses so that your staggered look is uniform? I will be siding a 24 foot wall with no windows or cutouts for electrical etc. It is the main wall that can be seen from the road.

[@jeffreystewart1711]

Use random staggering with at least 2 ft apart joints

[@muohiodpowell1974]

Question: our corner molding isn’t long enough, what is a way to add addition molding where the line will not show?

[@cesarmarx]

Great video man, very helpful.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot! Good luck on your project.

[@juangarza3554]

Hey Josh question I'm doing a garage 10ft walls what is the correct way to do the corner my corner is to short to go past the bird box ty

[@gabinolopez193]

gracias gracias, estoy aprendiendo a trabajar y aprender inglés

[@Theferg1]

Great info video bro. Hey listen are you around the Carolinas? Thanks

[@JakeG27]

I’m currently doing windows and siding on the house about to get to the siding part and ordering all the parts I need. With the new construction windows with the integrated j-channel, do you need to add anything to the sides and top of the window or is it just the undersill on the bottom?

[@brucetaylor1602]

I wonder why it is necessary to use both the j channel and the undersill trim on the top of a flat wall. wouildnt just the undersill trim be enough