If furring strips are used install them 12 305mm on center or as specified in the siding manufacturer s installation instructions.
How to install furring strips for vinyl siding.
This strips serve as a base onto which your panels can be attached.
Furred existing siding furred existing siding should be covered with insulated sheeting or the spaces between the furring strips should be filled in with insulated sheeting equal in thickness to the furring strips.
After attaching these strips you will then be able to attach your panels using nails screws or adhesives.
For vertical siding you apply them horizontally.
Plywood above this line to hold out the bottom of the first row of siding and nail the starter strip to this plywood.
The starter strip should extend 1 4 inch below the furring strips.
For horizontal siding you apply the furring strips vertically.
Slip small pieces of shingles called shims behind the furring strips to even out the high and low spots so the overall surface will be completely flat.
The best way to install these strips on masonry walls is to use masonry anchors that are first attached to the masonry wall.
Then nail a 3 1 2 in.
Attach a vinyl starter strip to the bottom horizontal furring strips.
The furring strips are designed to help create a more level surface on the brick wall.
Specifically he wonders whether the void behind the siding between the furring presents a problem for the lasting integrity of a vinyl siding installation on this question gba senior editor martin holladay offers a link to a vinyl siding institute installation guide that seems to support this approach.
Install a strip at every panel joint and make sure you can see the marks above and below the panel when you attach them.
Use a plumb bob or carpenters level to make sure the strips stay plumb when you mark the location of each.
Position a nail at the top of the upper slot on both sides of the corner post leaving a gap of approximately 1 32 0 8mm between the nail heads and the corner posts.
Place the corner post in position allowing a 1 4 6 4mm gap between the top of the post and the eave or soffit.