Installing Vinyl Siding And Trim

These instructions describe and illustrate the steps involved in installing certainteed siding trim and accessories.

Installing vinyl siding and trim.

Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding. Vinyl comes in a variety of grains thickness and colors making it also a practical choice for many homeowners. Proper installation is critical. Lock the panel into the one below it then gently snug it up before nailing.

Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut. Install door window trim. The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. The most common approach here is to install sill trim at the soffits rip down the top course of siding and crimp the siding so the sill trim holds it in place.

Whether you re replacing vinyl siding or installing it for the first time we ll show you how to get the job done. This works fine most of the time but always add a few blobs of caulking inside the bottom lip of the top course for extra security. We ll give you tips on preparing your home cutting vinyl siding and installing the siding panels. Their purpose is to provide detailed information and how to tips that will simplify the installation process.

Installing vinyl siding can help to reduce the amount of maintenance you have to do to the outside of your house. Before installing door and window trim first caulk around the openings to create a moisture and air proof seal. Marking the position of each piece before you remove it photo 2 will help you reposition the siding without stretching it.