Installing J Channel On Existing Siding

Longer than the width of the window.

Installing j channel on existing siding.

You may want to remove the j channel to install different windows or doors or to remove the siding and use it on a different house. J channel used in conjunction with siding is placed where the siding meets doorways and windows. Install the j channel vinyl siding around all four sides of a window or three sides of a door. 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.

This channel conceals the cut edges of the soffit lengths as they meet the fascia. Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board. Cut a section of new j channel 2 in. How to install vinyl siding with a j channel prepare.

Use corrosion resistant galvanized stainless steel or aluminum roofing type nails with a head diameter of. In from each end and deeply score the inner cutting line with a utility knife. Overlap the flashing onto the row of siding just below the window. It is also used to cover cut pieces of siding under windows and at eaves.

Mark out a notch 1 in. You can use roofing nails that are made of galvanized aluminum or stainless steel with high user ratings and good resistance to corrosion. 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. Removing the j channel without damaging the siding requires the proper tools and weather conditions.