- 1). Use siding-specific staples. You could use standard staple gun staples for the job, but as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Siding staples will be able to withstand the natural elements and will stay in place longer. There are also staples made for each type of siding. You can find staples for both wood and vinyl siding. This is especially important for vinyl siding, as standard staple gun staples can break or tear the vinyl.
- 2). Make sure the staple gun is pressed flatly against the vinyl siding so the staples enter parallel to the floor. Stapling at an angle will make the staples more apparent and will increase the risk of damaging your siding.
- 3). Space the siding staples according to the weather the staples will have to endure. For example, siding in areas with hot weather will expand more than siding in cold weather, where siding contracts. Areas with both extremes will have to take both expansion and contraction into consideration. If unsure, the best course of action is to ask a professional about the suggested spacing between staples in your area.
- 4). Repeat Steps 1 through 3 until the siding has been completely installed. If properly fastened, the staples should last for many years without the need for replacement.
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