[duce432]

I have a two story colonial house with vinyl siding. At the top of the gable there is a triangular gable metal vent. The last piece of vinyl siding which is about 4 foot long attaches to the previous piece of siding and the top slides under the bottom of the gable metal vent. This piece of siding has blown off the wall because I only have 2 nails which attach it to the wall. At this location there is not ample framing to put additional nailing into the siding. Does any one have any suggestions ? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Each sheet of siding are double 4's. The piece in question has had the top nailing holes cut off to fit under the gable vent.

[KBC]

Most times we use a punch,or crimping tool to produce a small lip for the siding to lock in to a under sill trim,also inside the gable vents' j-channel. Confused yet? Wait it gets worse... lol Just kidding.

This area is a common one to lose pieces of siding, just as you described.

Another method would be to make a slot,which allows for a nail(or 2-3)to be installed under the vent opening.(again we use a tool for this)

If you are savvy enough to get up there and install a piece at 2 stories, you probably can figure this message and hopefully make the right choice for your needs.

KBC

[duce432]

Most times we use a punch,or crimping tool to produce a small lip for the siding to lock in to a under sill trim,also inside the gable vents' j-channel. Confused yet? wait it gets worse....lol Just kidding.

This area is a common one to lose pieces of siding, just as you described.

Another method would be to make a slot,which allows for a nail(or 2-3)to be installed under the vent opening.(again we use a tool for this)

If you are savvy enough to get up there and install a piece at 2 stories, you probably can figure this message and hopefully make the right choice for your needs.

KBC

KBC thank you for helping me with my problem. I was told that it is normal practice that if you use a "under sill trim" you should use a "j channel" then attach the "under sill trim" to the j channel. Is this the right way to go in my case ?

[KBC]

KBC thank you for helping me with my problem. I was told that it is normal practice that if you use a "under sill trim" you should use a "j channel" then attach the "under sill trim" to the j channel. Is this the right way to go in my case ?

Yes and no.

Attaching them together will cause possible binding(expansion and contraction),simply nailing the nail line through both under sill trim and j channel(both are visible when you overlap them) will join them sufficiently.

This isn't all that tough, just working at heights and being able to maneuver yourself up there is the only real challenge.

KBC