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 ofce for specications on
proper scaffolding for your specic need.
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