Starter Board For Siding

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Starter board for siding. Start your siding projects with the toughness of kleerstart use this 3 4 board as a starter strip with other kleer konceal products. An inch above the siding s butt edge drive in one 7d nail into each stud. Georgia pacific 3 5 in x 10 ft galvanized steel galvanized steel vinyl siding starter strip. This chalk line should be level and a consistent distance from the eaves or the top and bottom of the windows.

Prefinished fiberglass cement siding boards come with a protective plastic coating. Providing the perfect transition between the ground and the first course of siding shielding siding from moisture intrusion and rot. Hold the starter 1 4 in. To protect the paint from getting scratched during installation leave the plastic on and make your cuts right through it.

Its aesthetic qualities harmonize with stone shake and board batten with equal effectiveness brilliantly combining energy efficiency with curb appeal. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Craneboard solid core insulated siding wraps homes in advanced thermal resistance technology that conveys the authentic presence of cedar grain wood. Bed clapboard ends into it leaving 1 16 inch space along the corner board.

Apply sealant along the corner boards. This makes kleerstart a prefered choice as a starter board for fiber cement siding. Highly resistant to rot warping cracking and is impervious to insects. Peel away the plastic after the board has been fastened to the wall.

Made with innovative cellular pvc kleerstart offers the durability to tackle tough exterior applications where the board may be exposed to masonry or moisture. Providing the perfect transition between the ground and the first course of siding shielding siding from moisture intrusion and rot. This is the starter course. Features the look feel and function of natural wood without the constant care.

Features the look feel and function of natural wood without the constant care. If clapboard isn t long enough to span a wall splice two together with a 45 degree scarf joint. This is where the new siding will begin. Snap a level chalk line for the first starter strip at the base of the wall no less than 8 inches above ground level after determining the lowest corner of the house.