Using A Laser Level To Install Siding

Setup the laser and shoot each corner of the house.

Using a laser level to install siding.

Master craftsman jd smith explains how to use a clear plastic hose and water to start a vinyl or fiber cement siding job correctly by marking level lines aro. Pacificsiding march 23 2018 10 57pm 3. Choose from rotary spot line and distance lasers. Point type lasers don t project lines but work great as a quick and accurate substitute for a plumb bob.

Choose a three or five point self leveling laser 80 to 200 if you need to transfer points from the floor to the ceiling photo 2. The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. This is a highly visible model with a 360 degree laser but it s inexpensive enough that you don t have to worry about. Dewalt has a variety of lasers that are perfect for siding installation.

Determine the lowest point which siding must be installed and use that as your reference point. You can also mount a point type leveling laser on a tripod and swivel it to mark the ends of a level line. If necessary you can then add furring strips to the walls to fasten starter strip to and then begin installing siding.