How To Trim Siding

Notch on the top end as you did on the bottom j channel.

How to trim siding.

The other siding we were thinking about using was a cement siding. We decided to use lp smartsiding because of how easy it is to install and cut. Before i list all the materials we used i wanted to talk about the type of siding. This will help your cut stay clean and prevent the edges of your cut siding from fraying or marring.

About two thirds of the way is ideal. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly. There are three ways to cut vinyl siding each of which is the best for different circumstances.

Finally you can also use a utility knife. Cut j channel for the sides of the window. If you need to cut a lot of vinyl strips and you re making short. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding.

Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility. Install door window trim. The best way to cut vinyl siding. Install the tops first then the sides and then the bottoms of the window surrounds.

Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. For example if the section of wall you re covering is 5 feet 1 5 m long and the piece of siding is 9 5 feet 2 9 m long you ll need to cut off 4 5 feet 1 4 m from the siding so it fits on the wall. How to install siding and trim on a shed. The total you get is how much you ll need to cut off the siding.

Make the miter cut on the bottom with shears. Install undersill trim under over the window as a receiver for the cut siding. It s ideal to use a utility knife to cut your vinyl siding if you need to cut vinyl strips lengthwise. Longer than the height of the window.

Cut the side j channel 2 in. Lap the side over the bottom as shown. Using a utility knife.