How To Trim A Window With Vinyl Siding

Cut j channel for the sides of the window.

How to trim a window with vinyl siding.

They are much sturdier than wood and with versions being made in multiple colors and styles you can get vinyl window trim to match your exterior. Installing insulated vinyl siding is very similar to installing traditional vinyl siding. Some vinyl trim can even be produced to look like wood grain. Cut the side j channel 2 in.

It will not readily break warp or bow let alone rot. Trimming out windows and doors is one of the most important steps when installing new siding on a home. Certainteed window and door trim puts out the welcome mat creating a first impression with lasting effect. The vinyl siding trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly.

Install door window trim. For even more personality and charm add a decorative corner or crown molding above the door or window. Installing vinyl siding around windows. Before installing door and window trim first caulk around the openings to create a moisture and air proof seal.

Vinyl siding window trim however is very resistant to the elements. Longer than the height of the window. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding. Lineal trim can help unify and accent a home s exterior adding a design element that can be both subtle and distinctive.

Exterior window trim on vinyl siding if your home has vinyl siding and you d like to add vinyl window trim you will first need to remove the existing siding and j channel from around the windows. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window.