J Channel Vinyl Siding Installation

Installing first siding panel.

J channel vinyl siding installation. Without j channel trim in place the siding would look messy and slipshod. When it s correctly installed j channel gives the exterior of your home a crisp clean look. Features of f channel siding. Don t drive them tight.

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. Notch in the bottom of side j channels and bend tab. The siding is inserted into the folded j channel.

Miter bottom side j to give a false mitered appearance when installed. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. Notch in the back of each end and install.

Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary see when to use undersill trim. Well done installation of the j channel gives the vinyl siding a professional look in corners doors windows and other edges of your home. Georgia pacific j channel clay 0 625 in x 150 in vinyl siding trim. Cut a 3 4 in.

Install j channel under the window. Once the j channel is installed and the soffit pieces are cut you will be able install them. Position the j channel under the window. Not only does the j channel seal off the siding but it also helps hold the pieces of siding together.

Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board. This channel conceals the cut edges of the soffit lengths as they meet the fascia. Cut out a 3 4 in. Item 6555 model 329058.

Install bottom j channel to extend past side casing the width of the j face on each end.