How To Install J Channel Siding

Step 1 attach the j trim along the line that will form the upper edge of the metal siding.

How to install j channel siding. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. How to install vinyl siding with a j channel prepare. Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board. Nail j channel along the bottom of the wall you re working on.

Install side j channels flush with the lower face of the bottom j channel and with the top of the window casing. Through the middle of the slots. Install the j channel vinyl siding around all four sides of a window or three sides of a door. J channel is an accessory to the siding that s used to receive and hide the ends of the panels so the final product has a smooth and finished appearance.

Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary see when to use undersill trim. The metal siding will slide into the j trim so install the channel with the opening of the j facing the direction of the siding. Position the j channel under the window. Don t drive them tight.

Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails. Square corner j channel installation. If the result is a whole number you re in. Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches the width of a piece of siding.

Cut and install bottom j flush with the sides of the window casing. Install j channel under the window. Use the nail slots on the j channel to secure it to the wall just like you did with the corner posts. But if the result is not a whole number you will need to cut the final piece of siding lengthwise in order to fill in.

If you have to cut the last row of siding you ll. Use corrosion resistant galvanized stainless steel or aluminum roofing type nails with a head diameter of.