CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide

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Installing Window and Door Trim

 

Install J-channel along the top and sides of door casings and

 

around windows.

 

NOTE: When installing J-channel around replacement

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windows that do not have nail flanges, add flashing for

greater protection against water infiltration. For an example

 

 

of completed flashing, see the previous page.

 

There are two methods of joining J-channels at corners. The

 

easiest method is to square cut the corners. For a more finished

 

appearance, you can miter the corners. To prevent gaps, do not

 

butt ends. Instead, lap them as shown.

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To square cut corners

 

Install J-channels at the sides of the windows. Notch them

 

as shown.

 

NOTE: For best results, use aviation snips when cutting

 

J-channel.

 

Cut the top and bottom J-channels so the ends extend beyond

 

the casing to the width of side J-channels.

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Place the top J-channel along the casing shoulder and nail it to

 

the wall.

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Make two cuts in the bottom of the upper channel and bend it

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down to overlap the side J-channel. Repeat for the other side.

 

 

This forms a water drain and allows the J-channel to receive

 

 

siding panel.

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Nail the bottom J-channel in place. Cut the channel as previously

 

 

 

 

described. Fold the rain tabs into the receiving pockets for a

1" or

 

tighter miter joint.

 

 

dimension

 

 

of J-channel

 

To miter cut corners

face)

 

 

For best results, make sure you cut all J-channels to the proper

 

 

 

 

length, leaving the proper allowance for the width of the face of

 

 

the J-channel.

 

 

Square cut the bottom J-channel so that its ends extend beyond

 

 

the window casing to the width of the face of the side J-channels.

 

 

Notch the ends for clearance. Position and nail the J-channel.

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Measure the side J-channels, adding the width of both the top

 

and bottom J-channels. Miter cut (45° angle) the lower ends

 

 

 

 

of both side J-channels. Notch the channel to form a rain tab,

 

 

position it and nail.

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Mark the top J-channel so its ends extend beyond the casing to

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the width of the side J-channels. Miter cut (45° angle) the ends.

Cut and bend rain tabs. Position and nail.

NOTE: You can create blind miters on a J-channel using a

J-channel cutter.

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Craftsman CTS205 manual Installing Window and Door Trim, To square cut corners, To miter cut corners
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