My 4 Favorite Ways To Cut Vinyl Siding

[@canuck8888]

Shannon, some may think your channel doesn't have the professional edge like This Old House, or Home Renovision DIY, but I've got to tell you your videos are so much more interesting to watch. You're a guy who knows what he's doing, and the way you break things down to the camera makes it easy for your watchers to follow along and understand. You pass on the tips and tricks you've learned through the years and the techniques you use just make sense. You've no doubt helped more people than you know. HouseImprovements puts Bob Vila, Matt Risinger, and all those other guys to shame. Please keep doing what you're doing and thank you for dedicating so much of your time to post these videos!

[@HouseImprovements]

Thank you very much!

[@myturn9431]

I so totally agree. On the other channels you mention This Old House they go on and on and on about the history of the house instead of getting directly to the point of the demonstration. This man JUST ROCKS

[@myturn9431]

Dude you are the best at demonstrating what your video containing. You are not long winded you get right to the point. I immediately hit that subscribe button. OMG, your video is a breath of fresh air. I have tried to watch other videos about the same thing and usually after a minute I just close the video because the people usually go on and on about everything else which feels forever before they get to the point, BRAVO

[@HouseImprovements]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@crocodile1313]

This guy is the best! I always check his channel first to see if he's done a video about a project I'm looking to do.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Ne3M1]

Thank you for this video, your cutting techniques might seem obvious to you but to me (first time working with vinyl siding) this is gold. Thanks.

[@checkitworkshop]

Thanks for this video! I know it may not be rocket science... but for a beginner with vinyl siding it totally helps. Shooting videos / editing / etc. is not an easy task also. Appreciate your time!

[@bryanderksen4448]

Nice job with the shop-built track saw. A supplement for We the North carpenters is that vinyl siding becomes very brittle in the cold and will crack while you cut it. I use a heat gun or work light to warm the panel around the cut area to avoid the cracking. Say NO to crack!

[@notyourboy4476]

We use snips 24/7, and grinders only when it gets down to -25C to skip the headaches of cracking. Cutoff wheel in the cold works out well and I don't get melt much at all. Who cares how the edge looks when it is tucked under trim with the appropriate spacing, even if it did melt a lil bit?

[@georgequalls5043]

Did my garage years ago and this helps a lot to bring back some of the ways I used. So now I can start a small patch job with more confidence.

[@steverMCMLIV]

Thank you very much for helping me realize I needed to make a little jig, which quickly led to making my porch renovation so much easier and better!

[@oldpathsbaptistministries7904]

Great video! Putting the blade in backwards on the circular saw works well for cutting steel siding panels as well. I actually roofed and sided a garage using this method.

[@xcrewchief1]

Replaced a piece of damaged siding yesterday. Just for quickness’s sake, I used an oscillating tool. Quick, straight cut which was pretty clean. Great video!

[@huejanus5505]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video (your other ones too). Lots of great tips, tricks and good building practices.

[@HouseImprovements]

My pleasure!

[@gth042]

Mike Hunt likes it too :D You both made my day, thank you.

[@nathanmitchell4839]

I just started using my 13 inch laminate floor cutter for the straight cuts on the last job, it's very fast and as clean as a factory edge. It also cuts very square without having to square a line. Also it makes no dust, it cuts starter strip, really anything not bulky like j trim where it would squish the profile.

[@HouseImprovements]

Interesting, I would never had thought it would cut it nicely. Good tip!

[@notyourboy4476]

Malco MV12 snips! Grinder or oscillating tool for below around -20C not counting wind chill. We do only use factory edges for visible edge in seams though so no need for cleanest cuts. Snips for technical cuts, cold or not.

[@juniorjones4082]

Shannon I use a dremil tool with a jip rock blade in it,the blade is like a half circle,works like a charm,much safer than a grinder.

[@lubak1013]

I would like know how to use dremel for siding

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Thank you for the saw tips and how to make clean cuts. Definitely a keeper video!

[@joeSmashman]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate enjoy watching your Vids and you really are informative and I’ve been watching you for some time😅

[@HouseImprovements]

I appreciate that!

[@gregwest8412]

Great job! I’ve done it all the ways you just did.

[@billtmarchi4320]

Here is my take. Years ago i was siding a couple sheds i built. I happened to have one of those school hand powered paper cutters. That have a long curved sharpened blade with a handle, thats on a spring that you use like a shear or scissor. On a square base with a built in straight edge and measuring lines etc. Works great. Usa a saw horse or 2 and set the cutter up. And where ever you need the cut, you slap it down against the built in edge and scissor the paper cutter blade down and it cuts siding real easy. I always wondered what pros use. No electric needed or anything. Portable handy easy cuts like butter. (The edges can be tough if not real sharp)

[@HouseImprovements]

Interesting I would never have thought that would give a clean easy cut.

[@mikewelch8143]

Masonry blade on chop saw fast clean quite and won't break siding even in the winter

[@Chefmasterkaga]

Thanks for this. It helped me finish my project.

[@Bob1Mack]

Thanks. I have a mess of scraps I have to cut up to dispose of, and this will make it a lot easier.

[@Ben_Brrr_nanke]

Appreciate the video. Remember that although it is routine and basic to you, I learned a better way to accomplish the cut I was looking to do. Cutting off piece still on wall. Long story. Thanks.

[@rickdelve]

I did my whole cabin, which is 20 x 20 feet, with just the OLFA knife and a straight rule. It's a little tedious, but I got very good cuts. I had heard about people using their skill saw with the blade backwards, but didn't use that method...

[@Maxid1]

Nice thing about the snips and the knife is you get those impressive Popeye forearms thrown in for free!

[@GumbootZone]

Have you ever tried the Irwin Vinyl Siding blade? It has little triangle teeth that are not particularly sharp and can be used in either direction. It sounds evil, but does a great job for cutting plastics.

[@MrAlphacee]

Dude you are the shit i built a dam workshop watching your vids thanks a bunch

[@Fishmarc23]

Hi..thanks for the great info.. Using the miter saw.. would you reverse the balde? Thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

I normally do not but you could .

[@Fishmarc23]

Thanks

[@rickgee4195]

Thank you I had the blade the wrong way and I was making a mess. Flipped the blade and got crisp cut.

[@edman1015]

Are there different grades of vinyl siding? Like good to better to best? Maybe thickness?

[@HouseImprovements]

yes there are. Usually it is directly related to the thickness of the vinyl

[@highstick100]

You do an excellent job explaining in detail every step. I watched another video and seemed like the fellow was running a race and skipped steps. It's 'quality, not speed"!

[@charlesbentley2934]

I am right handed so I turn the cutting board to the left. That way I don't have to lean over so much. I also use a thin abrasive blade in the circular saw.

[@lifewithabe312]

Irwin’s vinyl siding blade $13 but for speed I just make all my cuts with a grinder

[@Maxid1]

I'll put a sharpe mark on both edges of an angle cut so I don't forget the direction. It's so easy to just turn around and lose the orientation of your cut piece.

[@AlloyedFrequencies]

Cool, thank you!

[@Brandon-no3vc]

do you have a vid on how to use the angle jig?

[@HouseImprovements]

did you watch the entire video? I use the jig to cut angles .

[@Brandon-no3vc]

@@HouseImprovements I ment how to mark it out so you can use it

[@Eger118877]

You're a damn good man Shannon.

[@joemarchand8313]

I’m planning to install Airstone to the foundation of my home. There are 5 areas along the foundation that the vinyl siding extends to the ground. The pieces are about 3” x 12” each. What would be the best way to cut and remove the vinyl siding (and the wood that it’s mounted to)?

[@jasonjohnson2597]

Try using the 13 inch laminate floor cutter. You will never go back to the miter saw. Been cutting siding and soffit for the past 3yrs with it.

[@HouseImprovements]

Interesting idea.

[@rrtenney1]

Getting ready to reside my house and you have the only video's I watch for home improvements, I have a 2x4 construction home built in 1986 so I assume the r value is not very good, I know the is 3/4 inch insulation board under the current old vinyl, I am thinking that the insulation board is going to be somewhat fragile, is it worth changing with todays increase in prices or would adding zip tape or tyvek wrap be a wise idea, had things not turned so upside down in the past couple years My original thought was to strip all of the sheathing off and reinsulate then re sheath but I think thats a little bit much. Thanks again really like watching your videos, reminds me of relatives in St Anne New Brunswick

[@HouseImprovements]

Depends on your budget. Chances are the existing rigid insulation is not too bad .You could either remove it and re sell then add 1-1/2" insulation or add another layer of 3/4" over the old? We have a great forum that is a better place to discuss things like this, check it out.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@pinoysiaki]

Thanks for your video.

[@anthonybarker6314]

Thanks Shannon!!!

[@devin5381]

Great video! Thank you!

[@tomrluther]

Good job! Thanks for sharing.

[@Maxid1]

5:39 Nice save by camera guy. Keeping the safety sallies at bay.

[@oldcountryman2795]

The best way to spot a "Safety Sally" is by the 10 fingers and two eyes.

[@riggz5496]

@@oldcountryman2795 lmfao

[@MikeHewitt]

Great video but no link to crosscut jig in description.

[@Brandon-no3vc]

So what's the size of the new fence?

[@teddake4049]

Very good vid 😉

[@tombrownrigg8794]

You are the best Sir

[@stalinschicken3432]

Cool jig!

[@allisonwalker2453]

Thank you

[@christiankeys7018]

Super helpful

[@leonardloeb7813]

Great videos

[@1towgunner]

I thank you again.

[@aaron74]

Any good ways to quickly cut the right angle for typar for the gable? I suppose just measuring both ends and getting the slope right, but that involves math. ha ha ha

[@HouseImprovements]

I usually put it up and cut in place along the soffit or roof underside

[@aaron74]

@@HouseImprovements Yah it's just such a huge long roll that it gets kinda hard to maneuver

[@Deyomegan123]

Cut the typar roll to a shorter length so it’s easier to manage, and then roll out your amount you need and cut away! -From my fiancé 🤟

[@larryf1997]

What do the numbers on vinyl siding mean?

[@HouseImprovements]

They usually tell the profile and height . D4.5 for example is dutch lap profile and each row is 4.5 inches for a total of 9" for each row of siding.

[@edman1015]

Can you patch a hole in vinyl siding?

[@HouseImprovements]

I know there are companies that can repair some holes.

[@giovannidasara1934]

Good job sir

[@robertadriver6931]

Since you get so many fine vinyl grains from cutting the siding while using the little grinder would you not be concerned with breathing in the dust. Would not using a mask be beneficial to be used in this situation?

[@HouseImprovements]

Mask is a good idea

[@roszada]

What company snip is ,and size?

[@danmarion145]

The only reason why I turn the blade backwards on the chop saw mitre saw is the speed. If you don't flip the blade over you have to go real slow. I ain't got time for that!

[@hickoryridgefarms]

Can you do a video on how to fade siding to match existing siding? Thanks Shannon

[@danmarion145]

To match existing siding. Pick a wall on your house that you don't think is very noticeable and remove it. Then use all of that siding in the replacement area. Then on the single wall that you tore up put all the brand new siding. Easier to hide a complete wall then it is to hide patches of a wall. I hope I explained that well enough

[@chunk386]

I dont put the blade in backwards on my miter saw either. I feel like that grabs and is just to aggressive with the pieces.

[@davidn.331]

If you put blade in backwards on your circular saw why not do it on your miter saw.

[@brotherjoeradosti]

How about a jigsaw?

[@HouseImprovements]

Never tried it but I suppose it would work with the right blade

[@bestseedorchard1107]

None of these methods work with .090 plastic siding marked PP , it just melts and turns into balls of plastic and huge melted burs at the cut.

[@HouseImprovements]

Actually the snips and grinder with that blade cut it fine.

[@rubenvarela4077]

Or the big sheers malco makes

[@CMichaelLyle]

My wife's paper cutter works.

[@MrTooTechnical]

kick ass

[@AFXGaming]

Aviation snips are useless for doing vinyl siding, using proper tin snips, 12 in snips is what I use, works much better and way faster and cleaner, much easier on the hands too

[@orelygarcia]

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[@brianbiggs3484]

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[@stlkngyomom]

(Not)sorry to bust your balls like thris,but... I've sided hundreds of houses with tinners(ducktail)snips and that's it(95% of the time). No fumes,power cords,waste of time, etc.,etc. A finger or two will be calloused(like fingertips playing guitar)and your forearm will become stronger,but that's nothing compared to efficiency of installation in comparison to whatever"tf"you are describing here... My opinion/personal experience. And I just want to clarify we're talking about"regular"vynil siding,not the thick shit or insulation backed kind. My 2 cents.

[@HouseImprovements]

I hear ya, did it for years with just snips. Hands and arms getting arthritic now and gotta make things easier now. Not getting any younger! LOL

[@derrickm2093]

What an asshole comment

[@coolhead8686]

Snip is the worse. It cracked my piece all the way up.

[@HouseImprovements]

The material was either really cold, really old or you squeezed the snips right closed while cutting . If you notice in the video I am just squeezing or closing the snips 3/4 of the way or so and then opening them and sliding forward to do it again . Repeating that until I'm across the entire panel.