Applying Utility Trim To Siding

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Applying utility trim to siding.

Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches the width of a piece of siding. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding. For vertical siding install j channel trim.

Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim. Cut the panel to the proper width and create tabs every 6 152mm using a snap lock punch. It may also be necessary to shim the utility trim outward to a level equal that of the siding panel face in order to keep a level appearance. If you have to cut the last row of siding you ll.

If the top is mitered miter the sides as well. Finish the installation by inserting the tabs of the properly sized panel into the utility trim. Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. Install undersill trim under over the window as a receiver for the cut siding.

At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding. With the siding clipped and ready push it into the utility channel until both the top and bottom of the siding engage with a reassuring click. For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake. 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.