How To Attach Vinyl Siding To Icf

For the icf s we fastened the siding over the weather resistant barrier into the icf plastic wickets.

How to attach vinyl siding to icf.

If you want to hang something from your vinyl siding don t even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing. Since there is 3 8 foam from outside face of icf to wicket the thinness of the siding results in a wavy siding surface we have had similar results applying fiber cement siding directly to vertical strapping over rigid insulation. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. Durable and tough vinyl siding made from pvc plastic resin comes in many styles and colors.

Vinyl siding a quick and affordable exterior finish for icf. Utility knife score panel with knife then bend the vinyl back and forth until it snaps cleanly on the scored line. It helps a lot if you use a longer length siding. There are at least three alternative ways to do it.

Unlike metal and aluminum vinyl does not rust conduct electricity or dent. We use washered 1 1 4 screws to fasten to the block. Attach the brick or stone siding to the exposed icf wall using construction adhesive. Vinyl siding installs quickly and provides an affordable siding for icf.

In areas that there is no place to fasten a needed fastener we use flat roof flashing and attach it to the block then fasten the siding to the flashing. Reverse the blade in the saw for extra smooth cutting through the vinyl and to. Power saw bench or radial arm saw use a fine tooth blade with slow cutting movements. We install vinyl siding over poly blocks occasionally.