How To Install Vinyl Siding Finish Trim

Cut a tab in the bottom of the side j channels and fold under.

How to install vinyl siding finish trim.

Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. Next measure and cut the siding to fit the measurements of your soffit and push each panel into the j channel.

To install vinyl siding to the soffit and fascia area on your home nail lengths of j channel along the inner edge of the fascia leaving the nail heads out about 1 32 to 1 16 of an inch. Cut and install top j flush with the outer face of the side j s. Make vertical cuts on the siding panel with saw or snips. Cut and install bottom j flush with the sides of the window casing.

Not just another vinyl siding installation video. To provide a common reference point measure up 8 in. It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests. Spend the extra few bucks on the wider stuff and start your siding a bit lower.

Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better. Install side j channels flush with the lower face of the bottom j channel and with the top of the window casing. Miter or cut tabs at the ends. Install j channels at doors and windows and under roof eaves and rakes.

Cut siding panel to fit under the opening. Install the undersil trim flush to the casing of the window. Then score horizontally with a utility knife and snap out section to be removed. From the top of this row and stretch a string line across the deck.

Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding. Nail the trim every 12 inches on center.