Step 2 nail the j trim horizontally along both sides of any interior corners.
How to install j channel for siding.
Position the j channel under the window.
Install the j channel vinyl siding around all four sides of a window or three sides of a door.
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.
If you have to cut the last row of siding you ll.
Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose.
Cut soffit pieces to fit from the outer edge of the fascia sliding the inside edge into the groove in the f channel.
Cut a tab in the bottom of the side j channels and fold under.
Install j channel under the window.
J channel also goes on the outer edge of the fascia to cover the cut edge of the soffit.
If the result is a whole number you re in.
But if the result is not a whole number you will need to cut the final piece of siding lengthwise in order to fill in.
Overlap the flashing onto the row of siding just below the window.
Install j channel over the lower edge of the f channel to conceal the top edge of the vinyl siding strips.
The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly.
Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails.
Cut a piece of flashing out of felt paper and install it at the bottom corners of the windows before you install the side j channels.
Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches the width of a piece of siding.
Don t drive them tight.
Through the middle of the slots.
How to install vinyl siding with a j channel prepare.
Install side j channels flush with the lower face of the bottom j channel and with the top of the window casing.
Use corrosion resistant galvanized stainless steel or aluminum roofing type nails with a head diameter of.
Cut and bend drain tab.