Installing J Channel Around Windows And Doors

Loosely nail every 8 inches in the nailing slots.

Installing j channel around windows and doors.

The metal siding will slide into the j trim so install the channel with the opening of the j facing the direction of the siding. Around windows and doors this application works only on 1 faced j channel. Cut and install the side j channels. Measure and cut two strips of j channel 2 inches longer than the height of the window.

Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary see when to use undersill trim. J channel your windows doors and eaves always install j channel around windows and doors along the eaves before you begin applying siding the j channel at the top of the opening should extend over side of j channel by 1 4. Before beginning installation of your j trim ensure that the top of the window is equipped with drip flashing overlapped by felt paper. This will help keep water from being able to reach underneath the flashing.

Through the middle of the slots. Windows and doors install the j channel vinyl siding around all four sides of a window or three sides of a door. Install the j channel around the opening centering the j channel so that each end of the. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in.

Ensure that the sides of the window is taped with the wrap tape to keep water out from the sides of the window. Step 1 attach the j trim along the line that will form the upper edge of the metal siding. Nail it to the wall but remember not to nail it tightly. For the window first position the j channel against the window casing.

To allow for necessary water runoff cut and bend this top portion down over this side of j channel. Install j channel under the window. Position the j channel under the window. Measure the openings and cut the j channel 1 2 less than your measurement.

The installation of j channel for snap on lineals is the same procedure as installing lineal starter strip. Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails. Cut and install the top j channel. Place the j molding along the bottom edge of the window.

Notch out 1 inch of the inside top and bottom edges. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly. Overlap the notches with the bottom section and nail into place.