These videos have been Super helpful!!! Really thorough and completely understandable. Step by step. I'm still working on my 10 x 20 workshop and have never used vinyl or aluminum fascia but with these videos it is really coming out nice! Thank you very much. I know everyone appreciates these as mush as me.
So helpful thank you for putting out this content. I’m a carpenter and just started doing siding about a month ago, and this video helped me to show some tips and tricks that I will now use almost daily!
How did you do over the top of the window, is there a special channel that goes over the top of the window or just the butal tape covers the Tyvek and on top of the window frame? Just curious, I know if I'm wondering so are a few others....So I'll ask .
Hey Josh I just wanna thank you for your video. My mom's place in Delaware caught fire and I came to repair it from Colorado. I'm a bartender and have pretty much no carpentry skills. Your videos have really helped me get this done. Honestly without your help I would have had to ductape something. I'm doing this alone so your videos are perfect for me. Thanks a lot brother.
Sorry to hear about your mom‘s place. I’m glad you were able to get everything fixed! I know it’s a lot when it comes to learning a new skill but now you will know for the next time. Thanks for watching!
Awesome tutorials! I am building a 16 x 20 foot shed, and am at the point of starting the soffets and siding. My question is in regard to doors and windows. I got the part where you used undersill trim beneath the window, but what about the sides and top of the window; does the siding just butt against it? What about around the door; do I use J channel? Thank you!
You do not put anything at the sides in the tops of the window other than J channel if it is not a new constructed window. But new construction windows have the J channel built around them already. The door is just J channel yes. You are welcome!. Good luck on your project.
These are outstanding videos! Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise and knowledge. I’ve been doing woodworking for many years (mostly home projects from my garage shop) and was always interested in learning about vinyl siding. My house could use a renovation to this end and after watching, it seems like a project I could handle. May sound crazy but what seems to be the biggest challenge is contending with scaffolding and that whole element. Wondering what it would cost to rent and how long it would take one person to do a two story house. Probably a job that’s a bit too much for me.
Im about to embark on my detached garage based on your videos about siding and facia. Wish me luck! Thank you for all the detailed and thorough information!
Josh, your modular scaffolding platform rocks and looks like a great cost effective option compared to renting a vertical lift. What kind of Scaffolding and wood plank material do you use at 15:04? I could not find them at your Amazon store. Thank you.
Great video! Thanks. Q: It appears that the vertical joint where outside corner meets the bird box, there is no J, just an unsealed joint. Am I missing something? Should it be caulked?
These are great videos and I wish I had found them sooner! I do have a question about the J channel and undersill trim combined to finish the last piece. Is it necessary to have both the j channel and undersill together, or can it be finished with just the undersill? Reason I ask is because before watching this video I didn't know you could do it that way and assumed I just needed undersill to finish it out lol so that is what I ordered. But now I'm wondering if I should order more j channel
Easiest way to find your angle is to measure your siding size and use a square to make a mark at that size on the panel below then measure over to the Jay from mark . You should always know your siding size anyway for an up and over or any other situation where you might have to measure to make your siding match up
⏱TIMESTAMPS⏱ 0:40 How To Cut J-Channel To Match The Birdbox 2:50 How To Find The Angle Of The Gable End 6:10 How To Measure And Install Gable End Siding 10:34 How To Install Undersill/Utility Trim Under A Window 11:08 How To Cut Vinyl Siding Around A Window 11:39 How To Cut J-Channel To Continue A Run 14:00 How To Install The Final Piece Of Gable End Siding 15:19 How To Finish The Top Piece Of Vinyl Siding
Probably the best video I've come across for siding installation instruction. Thank you! Do you have any instruction on installing vinyl siding over clapboard? From what I understand I can keep my clapboard, which is in good shape, and put a layer of foam insulation over it before going through the normal process of installing the vinyl siding.
Great video. I did a lot of fast forwarding but didn’t see anything about how a cutoff piece butts to another. I’m guessing you snip off about an inch of the nailing tab.
Hey brother, I can't thank you enough for this information. Although i sure wish i found your channel before asking some 'handy' friends for help...lol. We're first time DIYers on an old poorly built - and by old poorly built i mean damn near collapsed - house in eastern Canada. Thanks to the knowledge you've shared, my fiance and I will be finishing the rest of the siding, fascia and soffit on our own. Cheers from Newfoundland
Man, im sorry i havent been able to keep up with your videos since the deck built.. i will catch up this weekend though , im finallyhave off sat and sunday.. i hope your channel grows . Your content is awesome. Love your videos. Helps me a lot since im in construction too.. i will smash the like button!!! Thank you!!
Trust me I understand that life gets busy. I’m glad you are finally finding some time to enjoy some TH-cam. The channel is growing. Hope everything is going well with you. Thanks for smashing the like button!!
Good Day! Is there anything special that needs to be done for siding on the sides of a window and above a window? I'd also like advice for siding around a door and above a door as well. Thank you so much!
I'm adding aluminum facia to my gable that has vinyl siding attached already. Can I just slide the bottom of the aluminum facia in between the facia board and the J channel at the top of the siding?
So if it all is nailed to be able to slide what stops a person From using silicone on the joints so Those pieces don't get any water behind it from blowing wind not to the building I'm just talking about Siliconing the overlap.
only question is about the electric meter box, because the glass globe of the meter sticks out so I am assuming I use underscore channel around the perimeter of the meter box, correct?
Awesome video. Never done siding before and this video series gave me the confidence to dive right in. Question is,......Is there a simple way to determine roof pitch on an existing structure? I'm going to be siding a detached garage that is in serious need of TLC
I’m currently doing windows and siding on the house about to get to the siding part and ordering all the parts I need. With the new construction windows with the integrated j-channel, do you need to add anything to the sides and top of the window or is it just the undersill on the bottom?
what's the best way to stagger the seams going across? I don't like the look of stair steps when you simply take the remainder of last row and use it to start the next row.
How do I start the first row of siding if two walls meet but the one wall has to start about 3 inches higher. I either have to cut the top or the bottom off. If I cut the bottom I won't have a starter strip.
I’m siding a house that has cedar shingles in hey cut the sills place is in rough shape owner doesn’t have a ton of money got a quote for 33k but honking of running strapping up and down he doesn’t want to strip the house even thought that’s the best option any ideas
I grew up building houses with my father because he was a contractor. Then we just continue building after I became an adult. I still love building houses!
Consider investing into sturdy steel ladders and extendable planks. I noticed that you still use scaffolding when you could use some tall step ladders with an extendable plank to walk across. My lumberyard has been selling them like hot cakes. They save so much time setting up and taking down and are multi-purpose.
Thanks for posting all of your videos, they have been very helpful!! I'm building a garage and I'm just about to install the vinyl siding. I was wondering if you could possibly make a short video on how you install the blocks for my exterior lights before I put the siding on. Thanks again for all your help!!
Hey Steve! I’m glad find my videos helpful! All you have to do is use a small level and get it level and plumb and nail each nail hole on nailing flange. Hope that helps!
Great criticism coming from a guy with a channel with zero content. I guess if you don't bother to put anything up, no one can possibly criticize you. Time to come out of your shell and share some of your great expertise like this guy has done rather admirably.
I have a quick question, is there a standard way to cut siding to start your courses so that your staggered look is uniform? I will be siding a 24 foot wall with no windows or cutouts for electrical etc. It is the main wall that can be seen from the road.
Thanks for the video. Could you tell me the brand name of the siding that you're using? I like the look of wider siding. Also, I purchased a fixer upper that has wood siding. Would it be best to remove wood siding?
JUST IN TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything I DID NOT KNOW, NOW, I KNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep posting BROTHER !!!!!!!!
FINALLY! THANK YOU!! I have been searching high and low about finishing the top row of siding under a soffit with a bird box. I originally installed my F channel the wrong way and had a difficult time finding the correct way / trim.
Hey I enjoyed this video...I LOVE how y bring items into the camera so we can see clearly what you're doing. I appreciate this so much. Very informative and great for everyone all skill levels.
Thank you so much for the knowledge. Of your trade. I have done lot of wood siding. Now in my 45 years of the building trade. I'm teaching my self how to do vinyl siding. Your presentation was excellent. I will go back your site for more vinyl siding tips.
Muy bien explicado, aunque mi ingles no es muy bueno se entiende perfecto.construí un segundo nivel en mi casa y solo me falta la instalación del siding ahora con tus videos se me hará mas facíl, eso espero.
Awesome video, you saved me a ton grief. The top row of vinyl siding on house has been falling out , all over the house. Now I know why and how to fix it.. They never used the indersill strips to secure the ripped edges!! I'll fix that, and sleep well in the next wi d storm! Thank you, great instruction and presentation.
So I've never done siding before but I came across your channel today does this also work for mobile homes I'm trying to modernize my mobile home and give it a all new look
This is a wonderful 2 part series and hope many people watch this .... superb work Josh!
Appreciate it Eric! You are so awesome for commenting. It helps the channel a lot! Hope everything‘s going good for you sir!
@@TheExcellentLaborer😊
Good video , I like how you explain everything . A lot of videos you see they don’t explain nothing .
Anything.
These videos have been Super helpful!!! Really thorough and completely understandable. Step by step. I'm still working on my 10 x 20 workshop and have never used vinyl or aluminum fascia but with these videos it is really coming out nice!
Thank you very much. I know everyone appreciates these as mush as me.
So helpful thank you for putting out this content. I’m a carpenter and just started doing siding about a month ago, and this video helped me to show some tips and tricks that I will now use almost daily!
How did you do over the top of the window, is there a special channel that goes over the top of the window or just the butal tape covers the Tyvek and on top of the window frame?
Just curious, I know if I'm wondering so are a few others....So I'll ask .
that scaffolding needs about three more boards to make a little safer to walk on and make your cuts.
Hey Josh I just wanna thank you for your video. My mom's place in Delaware caught fire and I came to repair it from Colorado. I'm a bartender and have pretty much no carpentry skills. Your videos have really helped me get this done. Honestly without your help I would have had to ductape something. I'm doing this alone so your videos are perfect for me. Thanks a lot brother.
Sorry to hear about your mom‘s place. I’m glad you were able to get everything fixed! I know it’s a lot when it comes to learning a new skill but now you will know for the next time. Thanks for watching!
Awesome tutorials! I am building a 16 x 20 foot shed, and am at the point of starting the soffets and siding. My question is in regard to doors and windows. I got the part where you used undersill trim beneath the window, but what about the sides and top of the window; does the siding just butt against it? What about around the door; do I use J channel? Thank you!
You do not put anything at the sides in the tops of the window other than J channel if it is not a new constructed window. But new construction windows have the J channel built around them already. The door is just J channel yes. You are welcome!. Good luck on your project.
@@TheExcellentLaborer thank you! Loved your videos!
U didnt show how the j channel look in the top of the house🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ the most important part
This video will help you
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Tin Snips similar to the ones in this video: tinyurl.com/4v4uprhr
So useful! Just in 10 minutes all my remaining questions were answered! Thank you!!!
I’m glad I can help. You are welcome!
These are outstanding videos! Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise and knowledge. I’ve been doing woodworking for many years (mostly home projects from my garage shop) and was always interested in learning about vinyl siding. My house could use a renovation to this end and after watching, it seems like a project I could handle. May sound crazy but what seems to be the biggest challenge is contending with scaffolding and that whole element. Wondering what it would cost to rent and how long it would take one person to do a two story house. Probably a job that’s a bit too much for me.
Im about to embark on my detached garage based on your videos about siding and facia. Wish me luck! Thank you for all the detailed and thorough information!
You can do it! I appreciate your support. It helps a channel out a lot. Good luck with your siding project!
Josh, your modular scaffolding platform rocks and looks like a great cost effective option compared to renting a vertical lift.
What kind of Scaffolding and wood plank material do you use at 15:04?
I could not find them at your Amazon store. Thank you.
Great video! Thanks. Q: It appears that the vertical joint where outside corner meets the bird box, there is no J, just an unsealed joint. Am I missing something? Should it be caulked?
These are great videos and I wish I had found them sooner!
I do have a question about the J channel and undersill trim combined to finish the last piece. Is it necessary to have both the j channel and undersill together, or can it be finished with just the undersill? Reason I ask is because before watching this video I didn't know you could do it that way and assumed I just needed undersill to finish it out lol so that is what I ordered. But now I'm wondering if I should order more j channel
Very informative I like your siding videos but I got a question on tying off it appears your not doing so in this video
Easiest way to find your angle is to measure your siding size and use a square to make a mark at that size on the panel below then measure over to the Jay from mark . You should always know your siding size anyway for an up and over or any other situation where you might have to measure to make your siding match up
⏱TIMESTAMPS⏱
0:40 How To Cut J-Channel To Match The Birdbox
2:50 How To Find The Angle Of The Gable End
6:10 How To Measure And Install Gable End Siding
10:34 How To Install Undersill/Utility Trim Under A Window
11:08 How To Cut Vinyl Siding Around A Window
11:39 How To Cut J-Channel To Continue A Run
14:00 How To Install The Final Piece Of Gable End Siding
15:19 How To Finish The Top Piece Of Vinyl Siding
Probably the best video I've come across for siding installation instruction. Thank you! Do you have any instruction on installing vinyl siding over clapboard? From what I understand I can keep my clapboard, which is in good shape, and put a layer of foam insulation over it before going through the normal process of installing the vinyl siding.
Great video. I did a lot of fast forwarding but didn’t see anything about how a cutoff piece butts to another. I’m guessing you snip off about an inch of the nailing tab.
So you jumped over finding angles around the bird box that first piece there where it's going to be different cuts
Hey brother, I can't thank you enough for this information. Although i sure wish i found your channel before asking some 'handy' friends for help...lol. We're first time DIYers on an old poorly built - and by old poorly built i mean damn near collapsed - house in eastern Canada. Thanks to the knowledge you've shared, my fiance and I will be finishing the rest of the siding, fascia and soffit on our own.
Cheers from Newfoundland
Man, im sorry i havent been able to keep up with your videos since the deck built.. i will catch up this weekend though , im finallyhave off sat and sunday.. i hope your channel grows . Your content is awesome. Love your videos. Helps me a lot since im in construction too..
i will smash the like button!!!
Thank you!!
Trust me I understand that life gets busy. I’m glad you are finally finding some time to enjoy some TH-cam. The channel is growing. Hope everything is going well with you. Thanks for smashing the like button!!
Good Day! Is there anything special that needs to be done for siding on the sides of a window and above a window? I'd also like advice for siding around a door and above a door as well. Thank you so much!
so if you don't have the gable overhang, you just put this J channel under your drip edge?
Thanks. It is very useful. Do you mind to explain how to install it around a door as well please?
I'm adding aluminum facia to my gable that has vinyl siding attached already. Can I just slide the bottom of the aluminum facia in between the facia board and the J channel at the top of the siding?
So if it all is nailed to be able to slide what stops a person From using silicone on the joints so Those pieces don't get any water behind it from blowing wind not to the building I'm just talking about Siliconing the overlap.
For windows is there a channel you install or do I need to purchase a window with channel already attached? Who might make such a window? Thanks
Hey Josh question I'm doing a garage 10ft walls what is the correct way to do the corner my corner is to short to go past the bird box ty
only question is about the electric meter box, because the glass globe of the meter sticks out so I am assuming I use underscore channel around the perimeter of the meter box, correct?
He is excellent in explaining each step for a beginner. Thanks for your help..
You are welcome David!
Thank you. I'm building a 24x30 2 bay garage and you explained everything very well. Thanks again for a great video
Awesome video. Never done siding before and this video series gave me the confidence to dive right in. Question is,......Is there a simple way to determine roof pitch on an existing structure? I'm going to be siding a detached garage that is in serious need of TLC
October 28 2023 when you install the 4" sealer around the window opening does it go on top or beneath the house rap
How do you brace or stack your scaffold 3+ sets high and feel comfortable about the sturdiness
I’m currently doing windows and siding on the house about to get to the siding part and ordering all the parts I need. With the new construction windows with the integrated j-channel, do you need to add anything to the sides and top of the window or is it just the undersill on the bottom?
what's the best way to stagger the seams going across? I don't like the look of stair steps when you simply take the remainder of last row and use it to start the next row.
How do I start the first row of siding if two walls meet but the one wall has to start about 3 inches higher. I either have to cut the top or the bottom off. If I cut the bottom I won't have a starter strip.
I’m siding a house that has cedar shingles in hey cut the sills place is in rough shape owner doesn’t have a ton of money got a quote for 33k but honking of running strapping up and down he doesn’t want to strip the house even thought that’s the best option any ideas
Poor filming when siding the peak of gable end. Can’t see what you’re doing at all
I wonder why it is necessary to use both the j channel and the undersill trim on the top of a flat wall. wouildnt just the undersill trim be enough
How come you need over lap can’t you just line up all the siding same length or this is decorating purposes
How come you need over lap can’t you just line up all the siding same length or this is decorating purposes
Question: I didn’t see how you deal with the piece that goes along the top of a window or door when you have to rip it. How is that done?
What about if you don't know your pitch roof?
How to find the pitch
I made this for ya th-cam.com/video/hwlbQnxaJ2A/w-d-xo.html
Do you have to use the undersil trim pieces in the j channel at the top of the wall?
Hey the excellent laborer do you come work on people home for them where are you located I'm in Georgia ❤
@18:24 You want to avoid having your joints that close to each other! Still one of the better video series on vinyl siding I've seen too date!
Thanks for your input!
Josh thanks for a great video . You covered everything very simple .
Thanks Alireza!
Great info video bro. Hey listen are you around the Carolinas? Thanks
Beautiful Video, I would like to know where can I order the vinyl siding from
Hanging siding alone can be tuff. I do it but only when I can't find a helper.
Yes it can be tough alone. Hard to find help sometimes. Thanks for watching!
no handrail?
Thanks for the info on all your videos dude.
Would love to have you explain the difference/ when to use J or F channel. 🍻👊🏻
I appreciate that support. A lot of people get the channel confused. I knew it would help somebody else. Thanks for watching!
Great video but how do I go around a flush mounted wooden door frame and flush mounted wooden window?
Also how do you build the bird box ?
Thanks great video
Thank you! I hope it helps!
How to add flashing and siding arount front main enternce door concrete door Steps?
@TheExcellentLaborer thanks for the lesson.
please a video how to make the boxes or dovecotes, greetings and blessings
Ok. We learned from you, but where you went to learn to do all this construction jobs?
I grew up building houses with my father because he was a contractor. Then we just continue building after I became an adult. I still love building houses!
Consider investing into sturdy steel ladders and extendable planks. I noticed that you still use scaffolding when you could use some tall step ladders with an extendable plank to walk across. My lumberyard has been selling them like hot cakes. They save so much time setting up and taking down and are multi-purpose.
I have thought about those in the past. I have just never broke down and bought them. Good tip. Thanks for comment!
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Or you could just use a skyjack.
You are an excellent instructor, thank you.
Thanks for posting all of your videos, they have been very helpful!! I'm building a garage and I'm just about to install the vinyl siding. I was wondering if you could possibly make a short video on how you install the blocks for my exterior lights before I put the siding on. Thanks again for all your help!!
Hey Steve! I’m glad find my videos helpful! All you have to do is use a small level and get it level and plumb and nail each nail hole on nailing flange. Hope that helps!
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Haha I just literally laughed out loud. Good job!
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Can not see you nailing into the peak because the camera was not on the peak
Do you offer training on ordering siding material for a vinyl job? Do you have a website with training links?
Hey Nicki. I do not have a site with training links…yet
Great tutorial. Siding my garage. ?? How do I determine the roof pitch?
Thanks a lot! This video explains it th-cam.com/video/l1MwrqImWXs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Josh for showing us all how to do this!
Scaffolding? Lmao! Pump Jack's! Aluminum picks! What a rookie!
Great criticism coming from a guy with a channel with zero content. I guess if you don't bother to put anything up, no one can possibly criticize you. Time to come out of your shell and share some of your great expertise like this guy has done rather admirably.
I have a quick question, is there a standard way to cut siding to start your courses so that your staggered look is uniform? I will be siding a 24 foot wall with no windows or cutouts for electrical etc. It is the main wall that can be seen from the road.
Use random staggering with at least 2 ft apart joints
I liked how he showed to mark the angle to cut on the piece using a framing or speed square. I am a beginner. Nice video!
I gear a lot of my content toward beginners. I'm glad I could help!
THERE SHOULDN'T BE THEM BIG!!! GAPS!
do you a metal starter strip on the front of a garage over the concrete?
Great work! Please share product and color!! when you have time!!
Hey Kimberly! This is beaded siding made by Certainteed. The color is castle stone.
Great video. Now I'm an expert! Thanks!
I’m glad I could help you out Frank!
your talk about angles is not clear enough. you talk too fast
What nail did you use? The brand, size and kind?
Ive been asked to install this siding on top of Old asbestos shingles. Seems i'll have to predrill my nail holes? Recomendations please?
Put fan fold insulation over the asbestos and just nail through
Could you use utility trim at the gable Peak? Instead of using a trim nail?
No because it does not hold as tight as a trim nail. Hope that helps!
the best thank you 👍
Thanks I appreciate that!
Great video but you were making me nervous on that scaffold. This is the best video yet. Thanks.
Thanks George! I don’t like heights very much either but had to be the job done.
@@TheExcellentLaborer I did carpentry work for years and never got used to working on the edge of the roof.
Thanks for the video. Could you tell me the brand name of the siding that you're using? I like the look of wider siding. Also, I purchased a fixer upper that has wood siding. Would it be best to remove wood siding?
Go over around window trim pieces again
Thank you for the video. I doing a small redo project. This was perfect for me.
Very well presented
Thank you!
JUST IN TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything I DID NOT KNOW, NOW, I KNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep posting BROTHER !!!!!!!!
Glad it helped!
I was wondering where did you get a siding like this one
Thank you very much for the video and God bless you!
Thank you!
Maybe use a darker marker when you make your measurements.
FINALLY! THANK YOU!! I have been searching high and low about finishing the top row of siding under a soffit with a bird box. I originally installed my F channel the wrong way and had a difficult time finding the correct way / trim.
Looks Good! Whats the color of the siding you are using?
Thanks! It’s called Castle Stone from Certainteed
Hey I enjoyed this video...I LOVE how y bring items into the camera so we can see clearly what you're doing. I appreciate this so much. Very informative and great for everyone all skill levels.
Thank you so much for the knowledge. Of your trade. I have done lot of wood siding.
Now in my 45 years of the building trade. I'm teaching my self how to do vinyl siding.
Your presentation was excellent. I will go back your site for more vinyl siding tips.
Muy bien explicado, aunque mi ingles no es muy bueno se entiende perfecto.construí un segundo nivel en mi casa y solo me falta la instalación del siding ahora con tus videos se me hará mas facíl, eso espero.
Awesome video, you saved me a ton grief. The top row of vinyl siding on house has been falling out , all over the house. Now I know why and how to fix it.. They never used the indersill strips to secure the ripped edges!! I'll fix that, and sleep well in the next wi d storm! Thank you, great instruction and presentation.
Thank you ❤❤
You’re welcome!
Very easy to understand I think I’m gonna try it but probably gonna watch the video while I do it. Thank you
So I've never done siding before but I came across your channel today does this also work for mobile homes I'm trying to modernize my mobile home and give it a all new look