Cutting Square In Vynl Siding

When crosscutting vinyl siding all you need is an accurate measurement of the length of the plank and a speed square to draw an accurate perpendicular cut line.

Cutting square in vynl siding.

Using a circular saw is the first method that you can use to cut vinyl siding. Pros draw the cut line on the back of the plank rather than the front for two reasons. This method is best for cutting a lot of short or long vertical cuts since the circular saw will create clean incisions relatively quickly. Use a carpenter s square to draw the line straight.

Make the line as dark as possible so it s visible when you re cutting it. Mark the line you want to cut on the siding with a pencil. This prevents the teeth of the saw from grabbing the material. If you re cutting dark vinyl siding use chalk or light colored tape to mark the line you want to cut.

Not just any circular saw blade will do. You ll need a fine tooth plywood saw blade to do this correctly. Slide the end of the siding off the table until the place where you plan to cut it is just past the edge of the table. Put a carpenter s square.

Lie a strip of vinyl siding on a flat work table.