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Backed by 100 years of excellence in service, CertainTeed has developed a complete set of installation instructions for each of our products.
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Click on the links below to see the Installation Manuals by brand
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[Click here]
to see CertainTeed Installation Guidelines
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[Click here]
to see Wolverine Installation Guidelines
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The relationship you have with your contractor is an important one. You will want one who is qualified, trustworthy and capable. Be sure you:
• Ask friends, neighbors and relatives. If there's a home you like with vinyl siding, ask the owners who did the work.
• Ask the installer or contractor for before and after photos of siding jobs that they've completed.
• Get the names of three or four of the contractors' customers.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau.
Many contractors participate in training programs offered by professional associations, manufacturers and suppliers, earning special certifications and other credentials. Such efforts are an indication of professionalism as well as skill level.
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As you evaluate bids from prospective contractors, be sure to consider the total package rather than focusing on a single factor such as price. Higher estimates may include additional elements that are well worth the extra cost -- and homeowners who go with the lowest bid are often less satisfied with the results. Closely compare the competing contractors’ credentials and references, proposed schedules, and other bid components before making a final decision.
It's important that you consider both the cost of materials and labor when you evaluate estimates. This chart compares the installation costs associated with a variety of siding materials.
< Residential Siding Material Installed Cost Comparison
(U.S. Average, includes Contractor Markup to Consumer, $/Square)
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Use only corrosion-resistant nails (aluminum nails or galvanized roofing nails) when installing vinyl siding. You'll also need these standard tools:
• Hammer
• Tin snips
• Tape measure
• Square
• Chalk line
• Level
• Utility knife
• Hacksaw
• Power circular saw
Some special tools are required to install vinyl siding: (1) Nail slot punch, which punches elongated holes for nailing; (2) Snaplock punch, which punches tabs in the cut edge of a panel; and (3) Unlocking (zip) tool, which "unlocks" installed panel so it can be removed from a wall.
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There is some general information about siding that you should know before you begin installing it on your home. Our installation instructions discuss nailing techniques, why vinyl expands and contracts and how to cut and overlap panels.
With horizontal accessories and panels (1), position nails in the center of elongated nailing slots to allow for expansion and contraction. With vertical accessories and panels(2), position the first nail at the upper edge of the topmost slot and nail the balance.
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Horizontal & Vertical Siding
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Horizontal siding
The key to successful vinyl siding application is proper preparation of the nailing surface. It is essential that you work over a flat nailing surface. The more level and even the wall surface, the better the finished installation will look. |
Vertical siding
For the most part, the wall preparation instructions given for horizontal siding also apply to vertical siding. With vertical siding, however, you may have to complete an extra step depending on the type of substrate used and the nature of the construction project. When remodeling over brick, stucco, block or irregular wall surfaces, apply furring strips horizontally to create a level nailable surface. |
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| When applying vinyl siding to stucco, apply 1" x 3" furring, using ring-shanked nails or screws. Stucco will not hold fasteners tightly, so be sure nails or screws are anchored securely to studs. |
In vertical siding, most of the expansion is downward. Instead of allowing equal space for expansion at both ends of a vertical panel, leave more space at the lower end. |
Soffit is the name given to materials that enclose the underside of an eave. You can use solid vinyl panels or perforated vinyl panels for soffit installations. Perforated panels provide ventilation, helping to reduce heat build-up in the summer and the formation of ice in the winter.
The procedure used to install soffit depends on the construction of the eave. Open eaves (1 and 2), which are eaves with exposed rafters or trusses, are typical of new construction. Enclosed eaves (3 and 4), eaves with soffits in place, are typical of remodeling projects.
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