{"product_id":"ply-gem-variform-standard-aluminum-starter-strip-10-ft-mill-finish","title":"Ply Gem Variform Standard Aluminum Starter Strip, 10 ft., Mill Finish","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePly Gem Variform Standard Aluminum Starter Strip, 10 ft., Mill Finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Ply Gem Variform Standard Aluminum Starter Strip is the first piece installed at the bottom of a vinyl siding job, simulating the overlap of the siding courses and helping seal off the bottom piece from moisture and rodents. It is mill-finish aluminum, 10 ft. long, sold per piece. Pair it with vinyl siding, corner posts and J-channel for a complete installation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeals bottom course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installed at the very bottom of the wall, the starter strip helps seal off the lowest siding piece from moisture and rodents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimulates siding overlap:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strip replicates the overlap that occurs between installed siding courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMill finish aluminum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made of aluminum with a mill finish for an economical, durable accessory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 ft. length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece measures 10 ft. long for efficient coverage along the wall base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl siding accessory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed as an accessory for vinyl siding installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePly Gem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece, 10 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariform Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMill (only color listed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft. (only size listed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMill finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft. length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter strip accessory for vinyl siding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoverage \u0026amp; How Much You Need:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 10 ft. piece covers 10 linear feet of wall base; measure the total linear footage of the building perimeter and divide by 10 to size the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with vinyl siding, corner posts and J-channel. Allow a 1\/8 in. space at corner posts and J-channel and keep ends of adjoining strips at least 1\/4 in. apart for expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included in one order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 10 ft. mill-finish aluminum starter strip piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I size the job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure the total linear feet of the wall base and divide by 10 to determine the number of pieces needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is it installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nail in the center of the nailing slots, leave a 1\/8 in. gap at corner posts and J-channel, and keep adjoining strip ends at least 1\/4 in. apart for expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is aluminum with a mill finish, a material chosen for corrosion resistance in exterior applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it work with insulated siding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer notes it can be used where insulation is present; check the siding system requirements for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA starter strip is the foundation of any vinyl siding job, so run it level along the entire base before hanging the first course. 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