Cutting Vinyl J Trim

Measure your windows and on the sides and cut j trim to specifications with the tin sheers.

Cutting vinyl j trim.

Fortunately cutting vinyl siding is easy when you have the right tools. Lengths so you may want to have your order delivered. Don t confuse cellular vinyl trim with polyurethane core vinyl coated products. Hold the j channel beneath the window then cut and position the undersill trim if you are using it.

Installing j channel around windows can be a difficult part of the installation process. Well done installation of the j channel gives the vinyl siding a professional look. Check the section when to install undersill trim you ll now drive roofing nails into the slots spacing them about 8 to 10 inches apart. Most companies offer material that has an embossed wood grain side and a smooth side so you can choose the look you want.

Remove the nails that hold the under sill trim in place as well. Item 1339368 model 260351031. Researching the proper steps for installing j channel. Siding is brittle and.

Compound action straight left and right cut snips. The key to installing vinyl siding is cutting it properly so it all fits together and has a neat clean finish. After you have cut the j trim to measurements secure the trim to the sides of the windows first with the 1 inch roofing nails. It is also used to cover cut pieces of siding under windows and at eaves.

Do not try to remove siding when temperatures are below 50 degrees fahrenheit. Leave room for the expansion. J channel used in conjunction with siding is placed where the siding meets doorways and windows. With the j channel siding on your vinyl siding you can trim like the pros making your work look seamless.

Electrogalvanized steel roofing nails 5 lb. Vinyl siding is a stylish cost effective siding option for homes and buildings. Step 3 attach j trim. Proper installation is critical because vinyl expands and contracts with variations in temperatures.

Because vinyl expands and contracts do not nail the trim too secure. Pack wiss 9 3 4 in.