How To Trim Window Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding window trim however is very resistant to the elements.

How to trim window vinyl siding.

Measure from the locking tab of the siding below to the undersill trim to determine the depth of the notch. Some vinyl trim can even be produced to look like wood grain. Use tin snips to cut a length of j molding 2 inches longer than the width of the window. Cut all the way to the first mark and remove the extra material then cut to the second mark then bend to create a tab.

Not all windows require this but if yours does call a professional for this step. It will not readily break warp or bow let alone rot. To expedite installing vinyl siding on your home or for large projects you may want to call a professional vinyl siding company. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding.

Install the tops first then the sides and then the bottoms of the window surrounds. Maneuvering long pieces of vinyl into place can be tricky. Fashioning metal window trim with a brake is complicated for a do it yourselfer. Install j channels at doors and windows and under roof eaves and rakes.

Start by laying the bottom cap flush against the edge of the wood frame. For even more personality and charm add a decorative corner or crown molding above the door or window. Lineal trim can help unify and accent a home s exterior adding a design element that can be both subtle and distinctive. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width.

Push one end of longer pieces into the trim then bow the siding slightly and guide the other end into the trim. Mark the inside of the window and one inch past that mark. Use tin snips to trim off the metal flashing covering the exterior windowsill. They are much sturdier than wood and with versions being made in multiple colors and styles you can get vinyl window trim to match your exterior.

Repeat for the other required notched corners. Certainteed window and door trim puts out the welcome mat creating a first impression with lasting effect.