Installation Guide

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basic tools and equipment
NOTE: A saw blade set up in reverse direction should be used only for cutting vinyl.
DO NOT attempt to use it on other materials such as wood, plywood, etc.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Hand Tools
Common hand tools, such as a
hammer, saw, square, chalkline, level,
and tape measure are needed for
proper installation (Fig. 1). Safety
glasses are recommended for eye
protection. Other basic tools include:
Power Saw
A bench or radial-arm power saw
can speed the cutting of the siding.
A finetooth blade (12 to 16 teeth per
inch) should be used with the blade
installed in the reverse direction. Some
applicators prefer a hand-held power
saw and a field-built cutting table. In
extremely cold weather, move the saw
through the material slowly to prevent
chipping or cracking (Fig. 2).
Utility Knife
Vinyl is easy to cut, trim and score
with a utility knife or scoring tool
(Fig. 3).