Attaching Metal Siding Soffit Area

Once this is done you can focus on the siding itself.

Attaching metal siding soffit area.

To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other. Be sure to caulk the mid joints and ends. Best materials ph. Unlike wood aluminum doesn t rot plus it resists insects and fire making it a trusted low maintenance choice for your home.

66 each soffit panel should be fastened through the nail hem and either into the wood fascia or into a wood shim using nails screws or staples. If you re not using a frieze board then you will simply need to install the trim for the window door and corner. A circular saw works best and you can cut two panels at once to expedite the process. You also need to check the walls.

If you find any nails simply hammer them all the way into the wall or remove them using the claw end of a hammer. Ply gem s metal soffits combine the strength performance and good looks of premium grade aluminum. Putting up furring strips will help even out the surface you re working on so the metal siding doesn t look wavy. I use my 12 foot high mobile scaffolding to install metal siding soffits and fascia to the back gable of my 32 x 48 pole barn.

See page 20 for instructions on cutting methods. Some say it is not necessary to j the soffit on the eaves but that it should be done for the gable ends. To fit the area being covered soffit panels must be cut to the appropriate length. Cut the panels to the determined size.

Trim nails drip edge fascia j channel soffit panels. Before you can begin installing the metal siding you determine how much siding you will need to purchase by measuring the entire area to be covered. Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip. Measure from the wall to the fascia and subtract half an inch to allow for movement.

Installing metal siding can be fairly simple if you follow the instructions in this manual. The scaffolding system is w. Step 1 preparing to install the siding.