With vertical siding however you may have to complete an extra step to provide solid nailing points along the vertical edge of the siding panel.
Furring strips for vertical siding.
To install vertical metal siding start by applying horizontal furring strips and sheathing to the surface you re working on if it s uneven.
The panel siding formed by minimum 3 8 in.
Install horizontal furring strips or a solid nailable sheathing prior to the siding if needed to level the surface or provide sufficient material for fastener penetration.
Then install the corner posts that came with your siding and nail j channel along the top and bottom of the wall.
Aaron vander meulen is building a house whose exterior walls will consist of 2 4 framing with cellulose insulation bracing 2 in.
Install flashing for water table.
Applying siding over rigid foam sheathing rigid foam sheathing has an insulation value superior to that of traditional lumber and plywood sheathings.
3 8 inch thick x 1 1 2 inch wide polypropylene furring strips attached vertically over air moisture barrier at face of each supporting stud to create capillary break between face of air moisture barrier and back of siding equal to cor a vent sturdi strips with sv 3 siding vent.
Cut the furring short to make room for a mesh mat like ridge vent along the bottom and top of the wall and windows.
Vertical joints formed by expressed.
Meulen is leaning toward horizontal rather than vertical furring strips because they ll make it easier to install the 2 ft.
Furring strips for use behind sheet siding.
That way any rain that sneaks back there can drain out.
Attach vertical siding and then trim.
Always check with your local building code official.
Fold the screen up and install a water table trim board just above the flashing.
If furring strips are used install them 12 305mm on center or as specified in the siding manufacturer s installation instructions.
Install a started strip for siding and then finish siding the wall as you normally would.
Install a continuous strip of cor a vent sv 5 at top and bottom of the rain screen to prevent bug entry.
Hardiepanel vertical siding wall drainage requirements with a minimum 12 inch eave overhang without a minimum 12 inch eave overhang vertical joints formed by.
Caulk formed by expressed seam joints formed by.
Never install vinyl siding over open furring strips or studs.
Install horizontal furring to allow attachment of vertical siding.