Installing Vinyl Undersill Trim

Because the siding is beveled the cut edge under a window may end up about 1 2 in.

Installing vinyl undersill trim.

Fitting siding over windows. Furring may be necessary to maintain proper pitch of the siding. Below the cut edge at 6 in. Vinyl siding depends on a few special trim pieces that either hold everything together or hide the edges and ends of the panels.

Install door window trim. When to use undersill trim. Install undersill trim the width of the window flush to the casing. Hold the j channel beneath the window then cut and position the undersill trim if you are using it.

Or less away add the undersill trim to lock it in place shown. Although installing vinyl siding by yourself might save you a lot of money you should definitely consider hiring a contractor if you ve never installed vinyl siding before. Using the snap lock punch punch the panel 1 4 in. As with the siding don t drive the nails in flush.

To create a balanced appearance divide the length of the wall by the exposure of the vertical panel to be used. If the panel is cut on the flat surface install undersill trim backed by furring into the j channel. Install the tops first then the sides and then the bottoms of the window surrounds. Check the section when to install undersill trim you ll now drive roofing nails into the slots spacing them about 8 to 10 inches apart.

Undersill trim for instance is installed under windowsills or other horizontal projections and grasps the top edge of the siding panel below it see installing window trim. The images on our website can be used to assist in your purchasing decision but should not be relied on as the sole reference point. Punch snap locks along the cut edge of the panel at 6 152 4mm intervals and snap it into the undersill trim. Undersill trim using vinyl siding installation.

Installing vinyl siding is an involved process which requires a lot of time and skill. If it falls more than 1 4 in. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding. The resulting raised lugs should face outward and will snap into undersill trim.

Before installing door and window trim first caulk around the openings to create a moisture and air proof seal.