How To Trim Out Windows Metal Siding

Attach the j trim along the line that will form the upper edge of the metal siding.

How to trim out windows metal siding.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails. This is step 17 in a 24 step video series that shows you how to install. Trim out the biggest windows first.

When nailing 3 4 in thick trim use 15 gauge 2 1 2 in. Do not miter corner joints of band boards fascia corner trim etc. To prevent splitting avoid nailing closer than 2 in. Provide increased spacing along the trim if specified by the siding application instructions.

See diagram 2e 4a. The metal siding will slide into the j trim so install the channel with the opening of the j facing the direction of the siding. Where edges of trim meet siding material windows doors or other finished openings leave a minimum 3 16 inch 5 mm space to allow for proper sealing. The third option is to cut between the side of the window frame and the edge of the siding with a metal cutting.

That way you can reuse miscuts for the smaller windows and not run out of material. Nails for the framing and 18 gauge 2 in. Changing out windows tricky with aluminum siding. Trim around the new window.

Brads for nailing to the jamb.