The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 May 1970 — Page 29

‘Watch Bottom Row’’ That’s Rule for Success in Siding

The key to an attractive siding job is the application of the bottom row. So says Bill Hammond, siding manager of the Building Products Division of OAF Corporation. Make sure that the bottom row is applied level to a chalk line. If it is, the rest of the application job is easy since the bottom row will function as a level base and all subsequent rows are applied upon it. For do-it-yourself application of mineral siding, here are the basic steps. First, using a chalk line and line level, establish the lower edge of the surface to be sided at the point where

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it meets the foundation wall. Next, cover the surface with an asphalt-saturated felt. This type of felt is today’s standard covering for home sheathing material and adds waterproofing protection should any wind driven moisture penetrate the joints of the siding. Start at Corner The felt is applied from rolls horizontally with a slight overlap, starting from the bottom of the house and working up. Next, draw a horizontal chalk line around the entire structure to be sided. Nail a wooden lath along the bottom edge of the surface to be sided at the point where it

meets the foundation. For the first row, start at the corner with a full panel and apply the siding panels in a row, with the top edge lining up parallel with the horizontal chalk line. Nail the bottom of the panel into the w’ooden lath. After each panel is nailed into position, insert an asphalt backer strip behind the end of the panel. These backer strips, which are inserted behind each vertical joint between panels, add extra protection against penetration of moisture. The second row also starts at the comer, but with a half panel of siding. Once this

panel is in place, apply full panels, making sure that the nails ride just on top of, not through, the previous row of panels. Starting with the third row, merely repeat the pro- ■* cedure, beginning row three with a full panel and then alternating the first panel of A each successive row between half and full panels. Can Be Cut If a panel does not fit exactly at the end of a row, or around a projection, mineral siding can easily be cut with a saw to the required form. If individual metal comers are used, apply them upon completion of each row, making sure flanges are securely hooked at the bottom and that the top is firmly nailed. Complete the siding application by nailing the last or top row at the bottom as usual and also at the top. To insure a good, secure siding, also top-nail those panels which are applied beneath projections such as windows and overhangs. To finish the job, and to make certain of a weathertight application, caulk all

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