Installation Guide

10
basic tools and equipment
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
Tin Snips
Good quality tin snips and compound
aviation-type snips will speed the cut-
ting and shaping of the vinyl (Fig. 4).
Snaplock Punch
A snaplock punch is used to punch
lugs in the cut edges of siding to be
used for the top or finishing course at
the top of a wall, or underneath a
window (Fig. 5).
Nail Hole Punch
Occasionally, it may be necessary
to elongate a nail slot. The hole is
elongated to allow for expansion
and contraction (Fig. 6).
Unlocking Tool
(Zip-Lock Tool)
Remove or replace a siding panel
with the unlocking tool. Insert the
curved end of the tool under the end
of the panel and hook onto the back
lip of the buttlock. To disengage the
lock, pull down and slide the tool
along the length of the panel. Use
the same procedure to relock a panel
(Fig. 7).