Installing Siding On Sip Panels

Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better.

Installing siding on sip panels.

This portion covers the steps we. For longer panels don t go more than 6 or 8 feet between stickers. Typical installation is done with galvanized ring shank nails. Align and attach the panels at the corner.

If you have any doubts about a particular type of siding contact a the sip manufacturer and b the siding manufacturer to verify that the products will work. Lay panels flat on stickers no closer than three inches to the ground. Also make sure to set the panels in place in order start in the corners or valleys and work outward. It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests.

One panel will run long and the other panel will butt up against the previous one. This is a pretty common procedure when using roof sips. Sip homes are built every day and every single sip home has siding. A cold roof is achieved by adding strapping and another layer of sheathing over the sips.

This will create an air space over your panels which will allow them dry out if moisture escapes. Use the wider starter strip. Sips need to be fully supported during installation. Most sips have osb facings and osb is subject to rot if it stays wet for a long enough time.

The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. The panels slip over a wall plate which needs to be set half an inch from the building edge to ensure that the panels are fully supported.