J Channel Vinyl Siding Installation

J channels are used around windows and doors on inside corners and where the siding meets the soffit or roof at an angle.

J channel vinyl siding installation.

Georgia pacific j channel clay 0 625 in x 150 in vinyl siding trim. Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. Position the j channel under the window.

Installing first siding panel. Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary see when to use undersill trim. When it s correctly installed j channel gives the exterior of your home a crisp clean look. Cut out a 3 4 in.

Cut a 3 4 in. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly. Without j channel trim in place the siding would look messy and slipshod. Don t drive them tight.

Notch in the bottom of side j channels and bend tab. The siding is inserted into the folded j channel. Once the j channel is installed and the soffit pieces are cut you will be able install them. Miter bottom side j to give a false mitered appearance when installed.

Item 6555 model 329058. Install bottom j channel to extend past side casing the width of the j face on each end. Notch in the back of each end and install. Not only does the j channel seal off the siding but it also helps hold the pieces of siding together.

Through the middle of the slots. Push each panel into the j channel. Well done installation of the j channel gives the vinyl siding a professional look in corners doors windows and other edges of your home. This channel conceals the cut edges of the soffit lengths as they meet the fascia.

You can do this by pressing the soffit pieces into the channel bending them to fit if necessary vinyl siding is quite flexible.