Installation Guide

basic tools and equipment

NOTE: A saw blade set up in reverse direction should be used only for cutting vinyl.

DO NOT attempt to use it on other materials such as wood, plywood, etc.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Hand Tools

Common hand tools, such as a

hammer, saw, square, chalkline, level,

and tape measure are needed for

proper installation (Fig. 1). Safety

glasses are recommended for eye

protection. Other basic tools include:

Power Saw

A bench or radial-arm power saw

can speed the cutting of the siding.

A finetooth blade (12 to 16 teeth per

inch) should be used with the blade

installed in the reverse direction. Some

applicators prefer a hand-held power

saw and a field-built cutting table. In

extremely cold weather, move the saw

through the material slowly to prevent

chipping or cracking (Fig. 2).

Utility Knife

Vinyl is easy to cut, trim and score

with a utility knife or scoring tool

(Fig. 3).