How To Overlap J Channel Siding

Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose.

How to overlap j channel siding.

Cut a piece of flashing out of felt paper and install it at the bottom corners of the windows before you install the side j channels. This is the first in a new playlist on remo. For the doors cut your side j channel pieces similar to the way you did for the windows. Mitering j channel watertight a video about cutting vinyl j channel for mitered corners making them watertight.

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. Cut a tab in the bottom of the side j channels and fold under. For the best results try to create seams as far away from the focal point. Cut and bend the drain tab.

When it is necessary to use more than one sheet of siding to complete a row be sure to overlap successive panels by 1 inch 2 54 cm. Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails. For doors and windows cut and install the top j channel piece flush with the outer face of the side j channels. Step 1 attach the j trim along the line that will form the upper edge of the metal siding.

This is referred to as a j channel.