Vinyl Siding Installation - CERTAplank by Certainteed

[@geemanone2039]

A little something I found that worked well for me. When cutting down the width of long pieces of siding I used either left or right aviation snips. I am right handed and I found that when using the "left snips" (cutting from right to left on the work area) and "rolling" the snips away from the cut off made it very easy to cut along the line and avoid the binding issue of straight snips. It would be left to right when using the "right snips". It worked for me hopefully it can help others. Now that my shed build is done and all siding installed I want to say thank you for your videos. I had never installed vinyl siding previously and I truly believe I would not have been able to without your videos. I learned allot here and along the way of my build!

[@JohnR9965]

Vinyl is Final Was a saying back in the day when I used to do siding. They have come along way with options since. I have laid plenty of certain teed vinyl siding many years ago.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Vinyl siding a great product these days! Thanks for commenting!

[@davidmaier343]

You’re very good at explaining which is why I watch.

[@michaelkeller5270]

I just started taking a look at repairing/replacing the siding on my house myself, and this was one of the most informative, detailed and precise video installations I've seen yet. Those planks look great!

[@davidmaier343]

‘With that being said’ LOL😅 it’s good to see you in another video. I’m done with my siding but enjoy watching/learning yours. This time the pop riveted corner detail was nice. Keep up the good work.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yes I said that phase a good bit. GOOD CATCH! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@ayubbuildingconsultants]

Great video as always Josh, especially the detail !(Waiting for a kitchen counter top installation video as well🙂. Hope it's in the pipeline)

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! Yes I will be making a video on that topic. Stay tuned!

[@ayubbuildingconsultants]

Awesome Wish your channel great success !@@TheExcellentLaborer

[@TB-LivingFree]

Quality information and insights once again, thank you sir

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you so much! That means a lot. I hope everything is going well for you!

[@plumbbuild6517]

Good job on your vinyl siding have you ever thought about bending a piece of metal for over top the garage door and entry doors for a drip edge, when I was installing siding the inspectors would turn us down unless we had a flashing/drip edge. Thanks for the videos

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I flashed the door using flashing tape as I showed in the this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/one0k5ZtodmMbMksi=zEXs8X-L26q4y1So . Thanks for watching!

[@plumbbuild6517]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I understand that you installed flashing tape , but like I had mentioned the inspectors were I use to install made us install a drip edge, we would make it 4” high and turn out the width plus an 1/8 to a 1/4 and then about a 45 degree down 1/2 inch , the inspectors wanted to see a rain drip edge on every opening.

[@aaronwiley5436]

Nice video...would you consider doing a full video on bending coil and the many different bends on the brake?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks! I hope to do a video like that eventually.

[@aaronwiley5436]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I know if anybody can do it, you will do an Excellent job at it.

[@davidportmess6406]

Turned out awesome!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for the support David!

[@johnayers635]

Thank you for doing these videos they are very thorough and informative I really appreciate them. I have a question for you. Where did you get the electrical box that you mounted under the mounting block? I couldn’t find a link in this video or your wiring your garage video.

[@JCiTrusTinYou]

I’m installing vinyl siding on my home and I’m loving it! I really like working with it even with my bad back and sore legs at 60 years old…lol My home is over hundred years old in stucco. Altogether stucco/cinderblock/plaster my walls are about 6 inches thick or so. Not insulated in the slightest so I’m insulating the outside with half inch green board foam. That’s just a quick note on that. It’s a double home and in between my neighbors and my front door I put up two furring strips and the insulated board and to opposing Jay channels which has approximately 7” between them. I kind of forgot to put furring strip down the middle so I could nail the little pieces of siding ( double Dutch lap 4 1/2 Panels ) So, my question is without getting into cutting the insulation and fitting a furring strip in there, I put a little adhesive behind the panel along the slots …? I know that you’re supposed to be able to allow for expansion/contraction of the material but the pieces are so short , should I be concerned about that ..? OR … since the pieces are so short in length, how about no adhesive, no nailing , just snapping them together ? OR … Use heavy fishing line past through the slots and pulled up and nail in the end of the string up above the door and covered with full panels….? Thanks for your video I’m learning a lot…👍🏼🙂

[@9dquimby]

Where do you buy the electrical box? Is there a model number on it? I cant find it anywhere online.

[@BobSmith-qg4jj]

27:00 That smirk comes from experience lmao 😂

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Nice work as always!

[@dania8969]

Very informative

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Dania!

[@tylerbeachy3388]

Looking to do some exterior outlets on a new construction project soon and I’d really like to use something just like those electrical boxes you installed. I’ve never seen them before. Where did you get them? Or can we get a link?

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Josh why again do you remove vinyl in the overlap area? Isn't this siding designed to install w/o adding all that work?

[@ThomasChmielewskiIII]

Hey Josh, love the build your own house plan. Curious - i don’t believe you are a licensed plumber, electrician, or hvac. When you build your house, do all your own work, as long as it passes code/inspection… you are good to go to sell to the public? I know every area will be different, but im about to go this route in the next 12 months. Thansk in advance, love the channel.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Thomas! I wish you luck with your endeavor you are wanting to do. In my jurisdiction, we can build our own houses and do all of the trade work as long as it is inspected. Yes, we then can sell the house after it has passed all inspections. You are right, every jurisdiction is different, so it is best to talk to your local jurisdiction and see the details. I hope that helps! Thanks a lot for watching, and I appreciate it!

[@plumbbuild6517]

We can build houses in our jurisdiction aswell but good luck getting a loan from the bank if you’re not a contractor 😅 I’ve built several houses here but mostly for customers

[@ThomasChmielewskiIII]

Really appreciate the response, you da the man! @@TheExcellentLaborer

[@ThomasChmielewskiIII]

I hear that. From what I hear, a Heloc is a good way to go, so you’re not waiting on the banks to pay for the next phase. Ultimately, My plan is to get to the point, where I don’t need the banks. @@plumbbuild6517

[@SnowsLife]

how cold does it get in your area ? I wonder if I need to furr out my wall before installing the vynil for ventilation.

[@MarcusHamilton-vk1tt]

You’re awesome bro

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I really do appreciate that. I hope this video is helpful for you. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

[@tannerladwig7879]

I don't understand how you secured the last piece of siding towards the top. It appears as if you just pushed it up there. We get some nasty winds where I live, so I don't see that working here. Please explain

[@MarkChilluffo]

👍👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks!

[@mechamoon1397]

what do u use at the bottom and top for starter and top finnish ?

[@jgalindo9976]

Can you tell me what color is that. Thanks

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Castle stone . I hope that helps!

[@lottiekenney636]

Where are you located, need hardie siding repair, here in Georgia.

[@Rocksolidamerican]

What is the name of the color ?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Castle Stone. I hope that helps!

[@mos8541]

As long as it NOT THAT hardi debacle, i have sided maybe hundreds? of homes with that hardi, siding planks, dragon tooth shingle/siding, board (lift one of those into place yourself!) and bat, they/it... is by far the worst building material ever sold to homeowners and forced on us to install. do you believe the siding you use would withstand Midwest winters? just asking i have no experience..., SFMF

[@tammywood3684]

When you lay the j Chanel do you over lap on top, or under the next piece?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I have to overlap 1 inch. The direction depends on which angle you want to see the lap from. I hope that helps!

[@tammywood3684]

Yes that helps