corner of the house to the top of the foundation and subtract 1/4" less than the width of the starter strip. Make a mark on the wall and record the measurement. Transfer the measurement to the other corner of the wall. Snap a chalk line in between the corners at the marks. Repeat the procedure around the entire house. Using the chalkline as a guide, install the top edge of the starter strip along the bottom of the chalkline, nailing at 10" intervals. Allow space for the corner posts, J-channels, etc. Keep the ends of starter trims at least 1/4" apart to allow for expansion. Nail in the center of the starter strip nailing slots. Notes: When using insulation/backerboard, fur the starter trim, if necessary, to accommodate thickness. For a vertical siding starter strip, see vertical siding section. In certain situations, it may be necessary to use J-channel as a starter strip; remember to drill minimum 1/8" diameter weep holes no more than 24" apart. Outside and Inside Corner Posts A water resistant material should be used to flash the inside and outside corners a minimum of 10" on each side before installation of the corner. Installation Steps Place the corner post in position, allowing a 1/4" gap between the top of the post and the eave or soffit. Position a nail at the top of the upper slot on both sides of the corner post, leaving a 1/32" gap between the nail heads and the corner posts. The corner