Applying Utility Trim To Siding

Cut the panel to the proper width and create tabs every 6 152mm using a snap lock punch.

Applying utility trim to siding. Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches the width of a piece of siding. Install trim under eaves rakes. If you have to cut the last row of siding you ll. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window.

To finish gable ends trim the gables with j channel. At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding. For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.

Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. For vertical siding install j channel trim. 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. Finish the installation by inserting the tabs of the properly sized panel into the utility trim.

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. Nail every 12 inches on center. Undersill trim is used anytime the top lock or bottom lock has been removed from the siding. Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim.