Installing Vinyl Siding Trim Around Windows

For even more personality and charm add a decorative corner or crown molding above the door or window.

Installing vinyl siding trim around windows.

The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. This video shows the installation of siding j channel around doors and windows. Certainteed window and door trim puts out the welcome mat creating a first impression with lasting effect. Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut.

The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. If you have vinyl or metal flanged windows for instance you can install drip cap flashing 4 the home depot over the window itself or over the top trim piece that you install. Lock the panel into the one below it then gently snug it up before nailing. Marking the position of each piece before you remove it photo 2 will help you reposition the siding without stretching it.

This video shows the installation of siding j channel around doors and windows. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window.