J Channel Vinyl Siding Installation

Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary see when to use undersill trim.

J channel vinyl siding installation.

Through the middle of the slots. Miter bottom side j to give a false mitered appearance when installed. Cut out a 3 4 in. You can do this by pressing the soffit pieces into the channel bending them to fit if necessary vinyl siding is quite flexible.

Install j channel under the window. Georgia pacific j channel clay 0 625 in x 150 in vinyl siding trim. Without j channel trim in place the siding would look messy and slipshod. Simply slide the siding panel into the folded j channel.

J channels are used around windows and doors on inside corners and where the siding meets the soffit or roof at an angle. This channel conceals the cut edges of the soffit lengths as they meet the fascia. Well done installation of the j channel gives the vinyl siding a professional look in corners doors windows and other edges of your home. Notch in the bottom of side j channels and bend tab.

The siding is inserted into the folded j channel. Not only does the j channel seal off the siding but it also helps hold the pieces of siding together. Don t drive them tight. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly.

Push each panel into the j channel. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. Cut a 3 4 in. Install bottom j channel to extend past side casing the width of the j face on each end.

Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board. Item 6555 model 329058. Installing first siding panel. Notch in the back of each end and install.

Position the j channel under the window.