- Temperatures changes cause vinyl siding to shift throughout the day, so leave a slight gap between the nail head and sheathing of the wall when installing the siding. The gap will allow the siding to move in different directions to accommodate the shifting. A pneumatic coil gun can be adjusted by turning a depth screw either located by the trigger of the nailer or at the tip where the nail comes out; do this only when the gun is unplugged to prevent injury.
- Leave a 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch gap between the trim and butt ends of the siding to prevent binding caused by temperature changes. Use a spacer, such as a piece of plywood or a wood block, to ensure that the spacing is identical in appearance throughout the building.
- Lighter-hued vinyl siding will outlast darker-colored siding. Dark-colored vinyl siding will heat up to higher temperatures than lighter types, causing deterioration in the material. This can also affect inside temperatures of a building depending on insulation methods.
- Laser levels, which send a direct beam of light to an object, can be used to create a point of reference when installing vinyl siding. The laser comes equipped with an automatic leveling feature that will send a red dot to any point that is unobstructed. Laser levels are designed to be used on a tripod or another flat surface. Set up the tripod and laser level at an angle to the left or the right of the building so two walls can be seen from the point of origin.