How To Trim Siding

Install door window trim.

How to trim siding.

The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly. There are three ways to cut vinyl siding each of which is the best for different circumstances. Install undersill trim under over the window as a receiver for the cut siding. Cut the side j channel 2 in.

Cut j channel for the sides of the window. Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility. How to install siding and trim on a shed.

We decided to use lp smartsiding because of how easy it is to install and cut. Finally you can also use a utility knife. Make the miter cut on the bottom with shears. If you need to cut a lot of vinyl strips and you re making short.

It s ideal to use a utility knife to cut your vinyl siding if you need to cut vinyl strips lengthwise. For example if the section of wall you re covering is 5 feet 1 5 m long and the piece of siding is 9 5 feet 2 9 m long you ll need to cut off 4 5 feet 1 4 m from the siding so it fits on the wall. Please note that this is not a sponsored post. Before i list all the materials we used i wanted to talk about the type of siding.

The other siding we were thinking about using was a cement siding. Notch on the top end as you did on the bottom j channel. Install the tops first then the sides and then the bottoms of the window surrounds. This will help your cut stay clean and prevent the edges of your cut siding from fraying or marring.

Using a utility knife. About two thirds of the way is ideal. Longer than the height of the window. Lap the side over the bottom as shown.

The total you get is how much you ll need to cut off the siding. Before installing door and window trim first caulk around the openings to create a moisture and air proof seal. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding.