Applying Utility Trim To Siding

At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding.

Applying utility trim to 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. Install trim under eaves rakes. 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. For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake.

Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. To finish gable ends trim the gables with j channel. Finish the installation by inserting the tabs of the properly sized panel into the utility trim.

Cut the panel to the proper width and create tabs every 6 152mm using a snap lock punch. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding. For vertical siding install j channel trim. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.

If the result is a whole number you re in. Nail every 12 inches on center. Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim. If you have to cut the last row of siding you ll.