Installation Guide
tools and equipment
TOOLS
¡ Hammer
¡ Level
¡ Tape Measure
¡ Steel Siding Shear (Guillotine)
¡ Utility Knife
¡ Safety Goggles
¡ Steel Snips
¡ Flathead Screwdriver
¡ Caulk Gun
¡ Speed Square
¡ Nose Pliers
¡ Cut Resistant Gloves
+ Other Items
Trim Coil
Touch up Paint
1-1/2" to 2-1/2" Galvanized Siding Nails
1" to 1-3/4" Painted Steel Trim Nails
Nail Punch
EQUIPMENT
¡ Ladder and Scaffolds
The most common system used by siding professionals
are extension ladders and ladder jacks. These are portable
and cost effective.
Contact your local OSHA ofce for specications on
proper scaffolding for your specic need.
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