Siding crew, tips and tricks

[@ligyron2835]

I’m not a “siding guy” specifically but a tradesman can always respect another man’s craftwork. Your comment about your employee coming to you with a tip is so true. Even as a foreman anytime one of my guys had a great idea I ALWAYS made sure to give them the credit.

[@EdDanaGuitar]

I'm 62 years old with a spinal cord injury. I miss working so much it SUCKS! These videos are therapeutic!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

glad you enjoy

[@LastTrump7]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction​​⁠Out of my whole house soffit I have about 10 ft on the back porch where the soffit was cut maybe a 1/4 in to short and does not hold in the lip of the inner channel to keep it from sagging. Any idea of a easy fix without tearing that 10 ft section out and replacing it with little longer pieces. I don’t want to do that because the other sides are screwed in and are covered with the fascia trim.

[@kneubuhlify]

After 28 years of roofing and siding, I finally went out and got a set of padded over the shoulder suspenders for my tool belt.......Man I felt like a brand new guy. they are worth it, even the cheappos from Harbor freight works. Your body will thamk you. good videos man.

[@MrDavez]

Thanks for the tips,, I've been watching Your videos, along with a few and others and they have been very helpful in my process. I've done automotive repair for 30+years, so fixing things is a no brainer. So far this summer my teenage sons and I have removed all siding, wrapped and taped the house, added 1.5in Foam boards, with 1in foam and 1/2 osb,, 5inch wide ,bucks around all windows but not doors. Didn't want to extend interior jambs on doors. But extra window sills,,, you bettcha. We used 1in thick vinyl 4in trim around all windows, I trimmed a rabbit from backside, for clearance over nailing flanges of windows, so the other 2/3 of back of trim board sides Flat against window bucks for good square corners and seal. I then used 3/4 vinyl trim boards on their side, as a picture frame around exterior doors about 2 3/4 in out from wall. So after the foam and siding they sit 1/4 in proud of J-channels. Looking forward to the utility savings from the extra insulation, and a new look. Going from white to Monogram Tuxedo with White trim. If you are doing a siding job anyway,,, the extra cost of adding the insulation, has been about $1750 on a 1400 sq ft ranch. That extra R-7.5, plus a way better air seal to the home, should get me that money back in a few years,, then savings every year after.

[@kimdale5953]

I’m a woman worked in aviation love working with men miss it so much “Get 'er done" ❤ thanks for sharing

[@snoozinglion8596]

You do a good thing by sharing your knowledge ;) I wish KZbin was around when I was starting out... Cheers!

[@hcanddesignllc155]

New to the channel. I'm an upcoming contractor/handyman and just started roofing. Done it in the pass by watching your videos. I now have a few new ways of doing things more efficient which makes more money. Thanks for posting these videos. I'm thinking of doing videos in the near future once I get more settled in with running a business. Thanks for the content keep it up.

[@TONIhorneado]

Great stuff man, I have my own siding company and I'm learning a lot from your videos, I'm not that far off with your methods, thanks for the help!!!!

[@1986yamahafazer69]

We used to say, do you want it right? Or right now? I think you’ve mastered both, which means you’ve mastered your trade! Great job! As usual. 👍🏻

[@BTJ10]

Thank You! I needed to do a repair job on my siding. I wasn’t sure how to cut the siding ! Can’t wait to get started

[@kevinsturges466]

Besides learning a method for trimming around the window your advice about being open to suggestions or advice from employees or fellow workers no matter what your level of experience is a very good piece of advice and if more bosses and company big wigs would use it I feel more companies would have better quality work and more efficient.

[@derekboag2360]

Crazy i found your video the same week we're siding a house in willoughby on kirtland chardon road down in your neck of woods ..the company i work for is out of saybrook . Its a old brick house were doing down there ..we tore down all of the red brick and had to drill and tapcon lat boards to the cinder block for our vinyl .. Keep up the good work. Im always down to learn more tips and tricks ..you can always sharpen your craft no matter how long you been doing it

[@CMC4949]

Wish I could've worked on a crew like this when I was young. Imagine the experience Boy Cub is getting! Life long!

[@ligyron2835]

Some of my greatest “memories” are getting to work with my grandfather and father as a young “man” first cutting my teeth in my trade.

[@Savino0331]

Lol dude said “scourge it” and Danny dime pieced it lol you are filthy with it. Subscribed 100%

[@Warren3carpentry]

Man I'm really starting to like your channel!! Every video I watch i learn something new. Great ideas!! Thanks!!

[@davidbalagna9284]

Thank you for your tips and taking the time to do it. Really has been helpful in my transition from timeclock to general contracting, you have helped me immensely Merry Christmas

[@kevinsturges466]

Don't understand haters for this channel. If you don't agree with something instead of just hating why not state the way you do it and explain why you think it's easier and better or why the other persons way is wrong. The end result can be the same but one persons way may be more efficient and easier to learn. That is what these videos are supposed to be for in my opinion. Veteran Construction seems to be a program that knows what their doing and would be open to new ideas and probably try them at some point to see if it's better and let us know. I work on my own house a lot doing remodeling things which is not my occupation but I do enjoy it. I watch many videos about whatever I'm working on to learn how I can do it best and right for my abilities. No hate needed.

[@kevingunn2516]

You should always start with a full piece and then do 3 foot cut back stair steps! It hides the vertical lines where your overlaps are a lot better! Then when you get up to the window you run just straight ones of course. You will not waste because whatever you cut off you can start on the another wall! Not saying this to be a smart ass but you hang Vinyl siding .you don't put it on. The nail has to go in the straight and you should be able to slide it back-and-forth in and out away from the wall toward you and back to the wall. You should never pull up on it when you know it locked .It should just float .You hang it put a nail in the middle and work your way out And it will come out straight every time. 22 years in the game. Love your roofing videos learned a lot from you.

[@danshanaberger6117]

2,4,6,8,10,12 ft starters

[@danshanaberger6117]

Your cutoffs will be your finishers. Less scrap

[@Rodskrrt]

That’s true

[@joshuasullivan7894]

Channel has great potential to grow even bigger. Good luck! I enjoy

[@6string327]

I like the white corners with the siding. It's a sweet contrast. Most keep it all the same colour but I think it looks much better, providing you have white windows, white soffit and facia..

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

I use a special tool that punches out the siding to create a lip that locks the siding in under the j channel under the window. Love it!

[@FrEDo507]

Name of tool and where would I find this?

[@rexsheeley8177]

MY new grinder and diamond wheel just love it started siding 40 years ago. After decades your hands will thank you... trust me they will thank you

[@TheMissouriOG]

Thank you. Your tips have 100% helped me and my guys

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

My pleasure bud

[@steve62933]

Great presentation learned something new. Thanks👍

[@aresp2707]

Thank You for such a greatly helpful and informative video. Now I can do the easy part and get some gas line in the ground and tap those copper water lines inside that wall.😆 Keep making it look easy, my friend!

[@ronaldhawkins7219]

Good job bro im actually starting my own business doing vinyl siding.Keep them coming love ur vids.

[@bigbopete2667]

Can I pull up a chair and learn something too? You should open a school and teach this art form of home improvement to all who are eager to learn. Thanks for sharing and thanks to the people who are commenting with their expertise and knowledge. Each one teach one.

[@lewisstambaugh9883]

Appreciate all your videos! Love your detailed lessons!!

[@stevechipp1641]

Know this is old but hoping you see this. Lost on what to do with j channel on front false gable to the front eave. It is a manufactured home and has a false or fake gable at the front of home. The gable eave is out 12" and matches perfectly to the front Eave. Like this _________/\________. My problem is I am lost on how to overlap or install the jchannel at the bottom edges where the gable slope meets the front eave and have it look neat. I truly learned a lot watching your videos and thank you for all the time and effort you take to share your experiences.

[@andyb9994]

Nice work looks good, different color trim always looks great. It doesn't take much longer to do it the right way, Will look like a new house when done..👍

[@elmntlgnd4995]

You’re a great teacher! I just subscribed.

[@markdaugherty6378]

Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

No problem. Make sure you're subbed of you like siding I have some game changing videos and inventions coming out.

[@whoami7566]

I basically do most of the work on site the same as you lol except for clamping multiple pieces before cuts and the take out and keep concept which is super useful.

[@johnniebkid]

Your Videos are point on! Thank you

[@Placek774]

A helpful trick on making crooked windows look straight is when wrapping window sills, you can play the aluminum wrap up or down before pinning the wrap around. Works great.

[@zachlucas]

Some really great tips in here. Thanks! About to tackle re-siding my house.

[@avam2409]

Don’t listen to the trolls you are great, and very good at what you do for a living.

[@oneundecided]

Thank you for this video. I want to avoid the situation when I have to cut a portion of the siding under the window because I can install the window at the proper calculated distance. Question - what would be the height of the installed ten sidings?

[@georgeprimm8566]

Dude!! Cut the back of your j all the way around to your inch or so extra mark when doing your bottoms and top of sides. When you fold your tab down it seals the corner anyway. That extr you have on the back is just in the way. Good video bro

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Did you see my j channel video? From a week ago

[@georgeprimm8566]

Worlds Fastest Shingler no sir. I’ll check it out

[@danconlan8735]

Keep em coming, great work fast!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Yes sir thank you for the support

[@jamesshepherd7727]

Thanks for all the info. Been watching lots of siding vids and yours are the best so far. I do have a question I haven’t seen the answer to yet. What parts get nailed down firm. I know all the siding needs to slide. J channel around windows are tight. But what about corners and the j channel that runs at the top next to the f channel. And f channel. So many parts here. Im getting ready to put up 10 squares. A shed and an addition on my garage. Would like to do it right the first time. Thanks

[@Shift1dwn5up]

We do alot of stuff the exact same.Good work!!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thank you! Good to know

[@thedaveko]

Is it recommended to blue fin tape the j channel to the house wrap before installing the vinyl siding?

[@jjsroofing860]

Thing about gaps is. If it’s 85 degrees full sun on the south side you can almost slam it. If your siding in Alberta on a cold cloudy Day on the south side you need 3/4” minimum. Just use your discretion I say. When I do Hardie I just butt them even in winter that shit never expands it shrinks a little. I noticed all my hardie trims have gaps 6 years after install even When I slammed them in the winter.

[@ajs96350]

Van Mark makes a very nice siding cut table, will cut angles down to a 3/12 pitch gable end.

[@kevincash2238]

Yo Zack for the writing on the installation sharpy marker works great just a idea old head taught me that one cause then pencils suck on that just like ya said great tubes keep them coming

[@michael.phelps]

Is it ok to have j strip that doesn't match the vinyl? I have a bunch of grey siding but no j strips that match the color.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I did my first siding job DIY on my home. It is very labor intensive with measuring three times and cutting once. Didn't use insulation. It turned out pretty good. After you get the hang of doing around windows and doors, it gets easy, but still very tedious.

[@krustysurfer]

It is why it costs a lot to have it done. 😎

[@fortheearth]

Great information, thanks.

[@ezyjack826]

thanks for the great video. I'm going to be siding a steel shipping container. how can I attach the siding since I can't nail it? ty for any assistance you can give.

[@m2pmd70]

What's that punch tool that you used under the wundow do, dimple the siding? I haven't done vinyl since the '90s and don't recall ever using one of those...

[@parr40]

I Like this channel

[@guitardedimbisol6087]

A little hint when siding under a window like this install a 12" piece of ice & water shield at bottom of window that extends 6" past lower window corners before j-channel & finish channel is installed, that way when you get to the point you are in this video the ice & water shield can go over the lock of the next to last piece under the window and cut back then put the piece that you show in this video, this will truly stop water from leaking behind siding when water rides j-channel to the bottom of the window, also tape your seams on fan fold

[@JuanRodriguez-mp2qt]

Wouldn't this prevent expansion and contraction??

[@johnotoole5786]

Solar seal silver tape

[@cetyl2626]

Should one caulk between the J channel and the window?

[@trokiandoconkeko7079]

I love siding! Been doing it for 1 year about to be 2.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Well than I hope you Subscribe! I will have plenty on siding coming in the near future. Have you seen the j channel video?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Just posted it a few days ago

[@israelpulido2039]

Thanks for the helpful info . Bless

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Glad it was helpful! I have a few more recent siding videos too if you're interested

[@victorfernandez2372]

Let me drop a comment for the algorithm, you definitely deserve it

[@vdarr1]

My Son installed my siding..he used screws.. it is so wavy. I will remove it..maybe use furring strips as it's a mobike home..any tips. He used a ton of screws..caulk around windoes?

[@rrtenney1]

Prior to placing your starter strip do you see where you're going to land under the windows with your sil trim, Im doing my own homw and found that I should have adjusted my starting point so I dont land in a shitty spot , I adjusted my sil stips down a little to work

[@Mk101T]

4:20 is why you set tools down ? Especially with that unruly bag set up ?

[@cubanmikey]

Whats the purpose of crimping holes for the piece under the windows if you didnt nail it down?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

The undersil Trim which the siding gets locked into, is nailed in.

[@rickfascinato5758]

You should make videos on the important things like how to snap chalk lines for starters how to j around windows properly with drip caps maybe measuring off your soffit line to keep your siding level

[@rickfascinato5758]

For god sakes man get some tables

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

All in due time sir, I have a flip house n I'm finally starting to break ground on the foundation repair so I can start moving quickly. That house will be the one that I detail absolutely everything important about the work from start to finish. Nothing will be left out! Just make sure you're subbed to see it. Thanks for the feedback bud

[@phillydilly9107]

Good job bud .worked with a few guys doing construction that dont show you shit n wonder why something takes longer or isnt done right..let alone show a guy short cuts 🥴. Good job 👍

[@t-bone6347]

At 14:59 would bug the hell out of me. Noticed it several times during video, the siding is not level under J channel far window. J channel not nailed right on both windows.

[@russellrineer6835]

I had siding done and have water getting behind the siding by windows and doors. What was done wrong and how can I fix it?

[@l26c64]

Why aren’t the window flanges taped? Great video 👍🏼

[@marilynnscorner345]

and how long will these last on a house before needing to be replaced

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

siding? my moms had hers for 20 years and it still looks brand new. just have to buy good quality vinyl.

[@painturned2passion]

I never thought of using the crimpers below the windows, I was taught to cut the nailer off the notched our piece and so it’s stronger..crumpet works just as good?

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

My walls are a little over 24 ft. I am having to cut 3 seems . How would you run the siding on a straight wall that is over 24ft?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

You have to stagger it. But you also might not be able to start with a full piece... I have a stagger formula, but it's currently unavailable at the moment. The 4 Staggers that work the best are 36", 30", 24", 20". I would try a 30" stagger first, but put your first piece up on the wall and mark out where the Staggers will be if you continue to take 30" off, then, hold up a full piece to those marks you made on the wall, and make sure that it never lands closer than 8 inches to the corner post (or any other termination points like j channel around a window or a door) there's an entire science to it lol if you try 24 or 30 inch and they don't work, you have to try another. Nobody likes those false factory ends you have to create when a piece doesn't quite make it to a corner

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

If you email me the exact total length of your wall I can tell you what stagger to use as long as your siding is 150" total in length and give me the exact number from corner post to corner post and no windows or doors are in the way. [e-mail]

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction thank you I wil l for the next wall

[@robertjock8905]

I use. A grinder with diamond. Blade to cut my siding f… them people who talk sh… they probably never did any roofing or siding or even known how to read a tape measure your show is awesome keep it up RooferBob400

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Great point!

[@brandonjohnson7559]

Lmao when that dude farted and you looked at him had my dying laughing 😂

[@enormp646]

Anyone know if you can install ridged board after the windows are installed or does the insulation have to go under the window flashing.

[@Phoenixrising8313]

Get the man a cut table for crying out loud. Lol

[@stevengrammont44]

I could show you how to be much more efficient while doing vinyl siding.

[@jesuscampos-xu4zq]

Dead ass he on his knees like his bitčh

[@kades3568]

@@stevengrammont44 typical response. I see hundreds of these on all of his videos, yet none actually dare.

[@stevengrammont44]

@@kades3568 you may think "typical" , but after years and years of doing siding jobs I could easily make his methods more efficient.

[@spankiedoodlesteve2086]

Why does he needs a cut table. Just more senseless work. You could learn to be more efficient possibly

[@michaelbodin8988]

How did you make those back bends around the garage to make it all flush like that

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Just did a 7/8 reverse bend. Meaning transfer your mark to the other side

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

It's preferred not to do that, but necessary sometimes

[@dukerose49]

What kind of blade are you using on your saw????

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

wood blade turned backwards

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

What length aluminum nails do you use?

[@zachcooper3609]

Have you had any problems tucking the factory edge under the nailer? About a year ago, manufacture instructions (can't remember which brands, berkshire or KP maybe? They stated to not let lap tuck under nailer flange. Since we quit tucking, our laps and movement seems much better. We've been overlapping 1" -1 1/4". What do you think?

[@raynebutler1564]

Hi, interesting video, but I had hoped to see how to fix where my vinyl siding is slipping down beneath my windows.

[@darkhelmut7674]

Good stuff lads

[@robertjock8905]

When is your Roofing Rebellion show starting RooferBob400

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Should siding have seams?

[@SiClabs]

That’s hilarious when you just finessed Benjamin’s full board🤣🤣

[@isaiahrawlison7211]

Watching this in 2023, hoping for new videos to come.

[@robbob5811]

What does siding pay by the hour there for someone who is fast and good and can run a brake and wrap windows correctly lol just wondering we are thinking about making a moveso just seeing g what the pay avg is I'm near Detroit Michigan I get 25 but avg here is around 17 an hour

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

So @1:43 which is out of level. The window or the siding?

[@dggrossman7217]

Is the corner piece important. Do I need to buy one?

[@johnbailey2024]

How about putting a level on that siding every other coarse

[@rodneyg1989]

Thats not really needed if you know how to hang maybe every 5 or 6 rows. Every other is a little noobish

[@trimmasterld]

Rodney Gray not a bad idea to level EO panel on in between window cuts ..but I think the best method is to run the longest side that bonds to a corner then pull down off the windows an make a pencil mark on j Chanel and match about two courses down from window top..assuming window headers are level but still try and make it look even

[@jonathanponcelet2109]

If you can hang right all you need is a level line to base starter strip off of.

[@pepperman9]

First vinyl video i have watched that has actual installers on it. You miter your J on windows, which it seems no one else on youtube does. I only suggest you not cut your nailer off that J running down the side, let it come over the bottom, just cut the edge instead so you can still fold you flap around the corner. Water runs downhill, always keep that in mind so you don't want a possible water catch anywhere. i am happy to see you use a crimper, no one on youtube does, lol. Just so you know, if you measure to the bottom face of the finish trim, you just need to add 5/8" to get the proper fit. I hope that made sense to you, it's easier to show then it is to tell. I don't use a speed square either, and those people with a grinder make no sense. And yes, just cut where the siding is, no need to make a table. I'd love to send you a video of me cutting the J for window and door cuts, you'll end up using it and you'll understand the whole point. When you where putting that undercut into the window J, if you look you'll see the miter hung up on the siding, my way that never happens. For those who didn't catch it, near the end when it is sped up, you see that guy installing the window stalks. He backed up and looked around the corner, that was to make sure the corner lined up in case you had to make an adjustment. on your garage wrap, make the side pieces longer so you can bend an inch around the corner(the top) so when you put the top piece on, you don't have to caulk, it will be sealed. Greta job, finally an actual installer on youtube!

[@mariopalacio3698]

I'm interested in a video on j channel if that's possible

[@anthonytrickle7205]

Tim Byrnes - you lost me on your suggestions. Could you explain - maybe some photos or video. Thx - I’m getting ready to do my house.

[@ronbryansr9329]

Do you have one on vinyl siding over wood clapboard from start?

[@rodagoose]

It looks like water that runs down the side pieces of J-channel of the window would run right behind the piece of siding that is below the window (the piece that has the cut-out section). Am I missing something? I'm not questioning the professionals in the video, just trying to DIY something and don't exactly understand how this is supposed to work.

[@jayboley9683]

You only need 1/4 gap for expand and contract. 3/8 if in colder environments.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I'd agree with that. We shoot for center though and that gives you a lot of play in your cut pieces

[@jayboley9683]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction cool. I'm a project manager for builders 1st source siding division. Usually we do James Hardie, Allura, or Nichiha. You ever install Hardie?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Yes I did James hardy on 1.2 million dollar beach house out here on lake Michigan

[@mikemcdonald1938]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction im from michigan :) by richmond armada romeo ect

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

@@mikemcdonald1938 right on

[@garyhofer8405]

How do you keep your j trim 45s nice and straight? And for doing it a bit faster I use a suffit stapler with ¾ staples and an air regulator so they don't go in too tight... what do you think of that idea?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Check out my video on j channel. It's My favorite video of mine. First 28 minutes is detailed explaining then the last 8 minutes is me doing a window in actual time

[@1pcmedic]

Get 2 or 3 horses, a 2x12, 12 ft long and screw a 1x3x5 1/2 feet to the back in from each end. Working at a standing height is easier and faster, the 12 foot long 2x12 keeps the siding from sagging........ the 1x3 keeps it from falling off the back of the 2x12.

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

refer 10:55 about setup tables and bend over like a man :)

[@rodneyg1989]

@@thebluelunarmonkey couldnt make it that far after seeing tht cut man on the ground

[@SC-sz9ms]

you the boss. thank you

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

I like undersill, just for a little added protection.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

100%

[@tydizzle369]

Hey man, I'm part of a crew contracted on siding a whole couple residential developments. We mainly use snips and the circular saw jig for our siding. Are you able to recommend a more efficient way to make cuts while I'm up on our stages? Maybe a battery grinder with a concrete blade to prevent melting? Or a little 12v cutoff saw? I know snips always work, but I've become precise and now I want to blow my boss out the water with efficiency as well. Thanks for your time if you get to this comment, your siding tips helped me get ahead of the curve when I started this job.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

We typically use a chop saw and grinder now. Check out my most recent siding video

[@Mrbargais]

I use aluminum snips and if it's wintertime then usually i use multi tool

[@tydizzle369]

@@Mrbargais do you find any benefit to using the multitool compared to a simple angle grinder with a cutoff wheel or something of the sort? I have just started using a grinder in ottawa as temperatures hit -30C, but if a multitool is any benefit I would switch

[@Mrbargais]

@@tydizzle369 i never Used grinder to cut siding. But I like multi tool because it's handy, and it sounds safer to use than grinder. But I can't compare them because idk

[@jnusmc4922]

What blade do you use on miter

[@brennananderson7840]

So what’s the point of crimping the siding before putting it under the window?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

So that it doesn't fall out. There's no where to nail when you cut off the flange.

[@brennananderson7840]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction ohhh I gotchya, thank you!

[@Theferg1]

Great job bro. It seems like you know your stuff I would suggest you slow down a bit. I’m a business owner and I’m just giving you some good advice!!! Question for you how far do you Measure into the J channel?? Thanks. 👍💯

[@thegrantdanielsband]

Personally I would trim around the garage frame to match the windows looks more professional just saying 🙂

[@markpaquin1109]

Do you have to flash on top of windows? I can't seem to find any videos on this. I have J channel ready windows. I was told I need to flash on top, then add a J channel, yet I see houses that aren't done that way.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Watch my j channel video. If you can see how the windows are done that's the correct way. Sometimes others aren't able to get so prefect though

[@Isnipedahhobo]

Hey veteran was wondering only watched this video but do you like to do back to back j channel or H channel