How To Trim Out Windows Metal Siding

This is step 17 in a 24 step video series that shows you how to install.

How to trim out windows metal siding.

Find metal siding trim at lowe s today. Corrugated pvc siding is used on many garden sheds garages and patio enclosures. 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. Trim out the biggest windows first.

Attach the j trim along the line that will form the upper edge of the metal siding. To prevent splitting avoid nailing closer than 2 in. That way you can reuse miscuts for the smaller windows and not run out of material. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.

Nails for the framing and 18 gauge 2 in. When nailing 3 4 in thick trim use 15 gauge 2 1 2 in. Brads for nailing to the jamb. 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.

Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails. Changing out windows tricky with aluminum siding. See diagram 2e 4a. The third option is to cut between the side of the window frame and the edge of the siding with a metal cutting.

To install a window you cut an opening and install framing to mount the window and trim the outer edges.