How To Cut Siding Around Windows

Past the bottom of the jamb.

How to cut siding around windows.

Then scribe the cut length 3 16 in. Measure the distance from the inside top of the j channel to the locking tab of the course below and subtract 1 4. Install the siding a mark the cuts for siding under the window. Nail the trim onto the jamb first and then to the window casing framing as you did with the top piece.

Make the line as dark as possible so it s visible when you re cutting it. Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it. This means that customers are often forced to choose a contrasting colour for their trim around windows and doors. Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.

Place the siding that has to be notched under the window. Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails. Then use the utility knife to. Adjust the miter as needed for a perfect fit.

Use a carpenter s square to draw the line straight. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. Cutting and installing the siding 1. If you re cutting dark vinyl siding use chalk or light colored tape to mark the line you want to cut.

Use the snips to cut through the nailing hem. Place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located. Mark the line you want to cut on the siding with a pencil. Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below.

Contrasting window trim colours will stand out quite a bit from the base colour of the siding which can look great on smaller houses or on exteriors without a ton of accenting products. B cut the siding to fit under windows.