Replace Siding Channel

The j channel is the groove in vinyl siding that locks the individual pieces together.

Replace siding channel.

When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding. Replace siding by working from the bottom up you might need a helper here. Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs. Georgia pacific vinyl siding trim j channel hampton red 0 625 in x 150 in.

The courses should overlap by at least 1 in. Fill in the nail holes. It is also used to cover cut pieces of siding under windows and at eaves. Attach the siding with 10d galvanized box nails driven into the overlap at least 1 2 in.

J channels are used around windows and doors on inside corners and where the siding meets the soffit or roof at an angle. Beginning at the bottom of the foundation siding is installed by hooking a j channel onto a protruding. Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails. Above the bottom edge.

J channel used in conjunction with siding is placed where the siding meets doorways and windows. With the j channel you can trim like the pros making your vinyl siding work look seamless. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Subscribe to this old house.