How Does Vinyl Siding End At Windows And Doors

Longer siding panels don t stretch as readily as smaller ones so they re not as easy to adjust if they get out of whack.

How does vinyl siding end at windows and doors.

When installing vinyl siding on each side of a window or door start on the side that needs the longer panels. Gap at all ends. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width. The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end.

Installing vinyl siding around windows. At a front door a furring strip lifts the door trim enough to let siding panels tuck in behind. Install j channels at doors and windows and under roof eaves and rakes. Windows and doors need to be surrounded with a receiver channel to accept the ends of the siding.

Vinyl siding comprises long interlocking panels special trim called j channel that finishes the ends of rows and other trim pieces that vary based on the house and the brand of siding. Miter or cut tabs at the ends. Before nailing the last couple of pieces on the small side measure up to the top of the window to make sure both. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding.

To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules.