How To Install Siding Around Windows

You ll need a zip tool to remove siding.

How to install siding around windows.

Next comes another layer of building wrap installed like the first layer. Place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located. As long as the window frame projects at least 1 inch beyond the sheathing it s possible to install your hardie siding right to the window frame leaving 1 8 clearance from the sides and sill and applying a bead of approved colour matched caulking. Slide the zip tool under the butt edge.

Working with vinyl siding. Install the siding a mark the cuts for siding under the window. Apply a bead of caulk to the felt and set the window in the caulk. Place the siding that has to be notched under the window.

You ll need specialty tools like this zip tool to work with installing vinyl siding. Install the trim just under the drip cap. Get professional looking watertight results with these residing techniques. Measure the distance from the inside top of the j channel to the locking tab of the course below and subtract 1 4.

Lock the notched. Then use the utility knife to. Use the snips to cut through the nailing hem. C install the notched siding.