J Channel Vinyl Siding Installation

Simply slide the siding panel into the folded j channel.

J channel vinyl siding installation.

You can do this by pressing the soffit pieces into the channel bending them to fit if necessary vinyl siding is quite flexible. Push each panel into the j channel. Cut a 3 4 in. Position the j channel under the window.

The siding is inserted into the folded j channel. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. J channels are used around windows and doors on inside corners and where the siding meets the soffit or roof at an angle. Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary see when to use undersill trim.

This channel conceals the cut edges of the soffit lengths as they meet the fascia. Install j channel under the window. Install bottom j channel to extend past side casing the width of the j face on each end. When it s correctly installed j channel gives the exterior of your home a crisp clean look.

Notch in the back of each end and install. Don t drive them tight. Without j channel trim in place the siding would look messy and slipshod. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly.

Well done installation of the j channel gives the vinyl siding a professional look in corners doors windows and other edges of your home. Item 6555 model 329058. Cut out a 3 4 in. Once the j channel is installed and the soffit pieces are cut you will be able install them.

Not only does the j channel seal off the siding but it also helps hold the pieces of siding together. Miter bottom side j to give a false mitered appearance when installed. Georgia pacific j channel clay 0 625 in x 150 in vinyl siding trim. Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board.

Through the middle of the slots.