Make the vertical cuts on the siding panel with a saw and make the horizontal cut with a utility knife then snap out the piece.
Install windows underneath siding or on top.
Cut a piece of flashing out of felt paper and install it at the bottom corners of the windows before you install the side j channels.
Vinyl siding covers millions of new construction homes.
The rain screen battens are run down to the top of the window flange.
Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose.
For many homeowners the only thing better than vinyl siding is do it yourself vinyl siding installation.
Install the cut pieces of siding above and below the windows as normal.
Nevertheless you can install the siding first if you have already started on that.
The cement board panels are fastened to the battens.
My question veers off a bit but i notice as did derrick kreinert in ques 16 that housewrap should be installed over the foam not the sheathing.
The head flashing is installed in a bed of caulking onto the top of the window frame.
Install t 111 siding with window openings cut out to the same size as framing wrap jamb with plastic vapor barrier that covers framing and extends about 3 or 4 inches onto the t 111 apply a liberal bead of caulk on the window wrap all the way around the window opening.
Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.
The wrb is lapped over the head flashing or the flashing is taped.
Sfgate has a web page for how to install them yourself but it is very informational on the installation of windows before siding and why you should go in that order.
I thought it smart to search here before proceeding.
For home remodels vinyl siding can even be installed directly over some forms of existing siding.
Tips when installing siding yourself.
Vinyl siding sheds water never rots is easy to repair and never needs painting.
Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails.
It is just more beneficial to start with the windows.
At the head the panel is kept up about 3 8.
Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.
Cutting and installing the siding 1 place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located horizontally along the wall.
8 install the top row of siding.
