Attaching Metal Siding Soffit Area

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.

Attaching metal siding soffit area.

A circular saw works best and you can cut two panels at once to expedite the process. Ply gem s metal soffits combine the strength performance and good looks of premium grade aluminum. To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other. If you re not using a frieze board then you will simply need to install the trim for the window door and corner.

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. 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. Installing metal siding can be fairly simple if you follow the instructions in this manual. Cut the panels to the determined size.

Best materials ph. The scaffolding system is w. You also need to check the walls. Trim nails drip edge fascia j channel soffit panels.

Some say it is not necessary to j the soffit on the eaves but that it should be done for the gable ends. See page 20 for instructions on cutting methods. Measure from the wall to the fascia and subtract half an inch to allow for movement. To fit the area being covered soffit panels must be cut to the appropriate length.

Unlike wood aluminum doesn t rot plus it resists insects and fire making it a trusted low maintenance choice for your home. Once this is done you can focus on the siding itself. Be sure to caulk the mid joints and ends. Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip.

In situations where the soffit panel will be attached at the wood fascia board and then covered with an aluminum fascia cover fig. Step 1 preparing to install the siding. Installation procedures for aluminum or steel siding are nearly identical with one exception cutting procedures.