How To Install J Channel Under Existing Siding

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How to install j channel under existing siding.

Cut a tab in the bottom of the side j channels and fold under. Install lengths of j channel along the inner edge of the fascia. Thanks for any advice. For doors and windows cut and install the top j channel piece flush with the outer face of the side j channels.

Your nails should be centered in the channel slots and the nail heads should remain 1 32 to 1 16 inches 0 7938 to 1 6 mm out. Nail j channel pieces under the fascia. Even if i somehow put the new j channel over the original j for cosmetic purposes only that would suffice for me. See below for a shopping list and tools subscr.

In from each end and deeply score the inner cutting line with a utility knife. Longer than the width of the window. We would ve liked to put 3 j channel to give the windows a bolder look. The j channel will conceal the cut edges of the soffit lengths and will provide a watertight seal.

Cut and bend the drain tab. Is this possible with the existing siding already there. For the doors cut your side j channel pieces similar to the way you did for the windows. You have to wrap the window with vinyl j channel to divert water and to cover the ends of the siding photo 9 you ll probably have to buy new strips for this.