Installing Metal Siding On Shed

Before you can begin installing the metal siding you determine how much siding you will need to purchase by measuring the entire area to be covered.

Installing metal siding on shed.

Prepare the frame thoroughly and use quality components if you want to get the job done as a professional. First remove the door bottom plate using a hand saw or reciprocating saw. Nail the sheet into place using the holes pre fabricated into the metal or nail the sheets to the studs according to manufacturer instructions. If you used sheathing on the shed walls the first thing you should do is add house wrap.

Then install siding one inch below the door opening. I would recommend that you read the install instructions on whatever siding you are using. In this video i show how easy it can be. Installing siding on a shed is easy and can be done by any person with basic woodworking skills.

Nevertheless you should first build a workshop as you need a proper frame to attach the exterior siding to. Place the first siding sheet in place. Begin at the bottom corner of one side of the structure. This is a plastic that helps to keep water out.

To keep your vertical metal siding looking polished and balanced you want to avoid installing a partial panel on only one side of the wall. You also need to check the walls. If you find any nails simply hammer them all the way into the wall or remove them using the claw end of a hammer. The fifth step is to install siding on the gable ends of the shed above the first row of siding.

The sheets cover 3 foot so it goes up pretty fast.