How To Install Vinyl Siding J Channel

Nail j channel pieces under the fascia.

How to install vinyl siding j channel.

Install the j channel vinyl siding around all four sides of a window or three sides of a door. It is used for inside corners trimming around windows and doors and also wh. Cut a 3 4 in. Install j channels at doors and windows and under roof eaves and rakes.

Use corrosion resistant galvanized stainless steel or aluminum roofing type nails with a head diameter of. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. Miter bottom side j to give a false mitered appearance when installed. Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board.

Siding the soffit and fascia area 1. Install lengths of j channel along the inner edge of the fascia. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly. Install bottom j channel to extend past side casing the width of the j face on each end.

Cut out a 3 4 in. This channel conceals the cut edges of the soffit lengths as they meet the fascia. Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary see when to use undersill trim. Through the middle of the slots.

Position the j channel under the window. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width. Notch in the back of each end and install.

How to install vinyl siding with a j channel prepare. Understand how to deal with wrap around soffit. Don t drive them tight. Measure and cut the soffit.

If the soffit on your house wraps around a corner you will need to. Install j channel under the window.