Not to worry if you don t have a problem with heights there is some equipment that can provide an assist in getting the job done.
Putting siding on second story exterior.
You can use aluminum j for all of the soffit area and use a vinyl j where the siding is on the outer edge.
You will start your siding lower down on a side wall with starter strip do the side and then cut the bottom row for the front wall to match what is on the side at that height.
Many homeowners choose vinyl siding because it is relatively inexpensive easy for a do it yourselfer to install resists insects and rot and never needs.
Installing siding on taller homes.
Second story exterior walls typically go up first followed by interior load bearing walls and then interior partition walls which do not bear weight.
Set your nails about 1 8 to 1 16 away from the wall.
A two story house can be somewhat intimidating and if it happens to have a walk out basement installing siding on that high rear wall may appear downright scary.
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You are not going to set it hard.
This is one of the most crucial steps in installing vinyl siding.
This will allow movement when it expands or contracts.