Finishing Vinyl Siding Around Windows

Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed.

Finishing vinyl siding around windows.

Now is also the time to add or replace a vinyl sill if you would like a window sill feature. If the vinyl siding around the window area has been damaged or needs replacing then now is the time to remove it. Next he installed lp smart siding which butts up next to the rough cedar trim. He said he will install an lp siding drip edge over the top of each window.

Measure from the locking tab of the siding below to the undersill trim to determine the depth of the notch. Instead remove any nails then use a siding removal tool to separate the siding panels. Place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located horizontally along the wall. Vinyl siding usually comes in 12 foot 3 66 meter lengths.

Mark the siding at 1 4 inch past the edge of each. Expansion space all around. Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the recommended technique for your windows. Remove any damaged vinyl siding.

To push water to the outside builder s felt and flashing membrane direct water past the nailing hem of the first full panel below the window. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes with the window or door. Maneuvering long pieces of vinyl into place can be tricky. Then he nailed rough red cedar boards around the windows.

Do not cut the vinyl off. Use this tool by inserting it where a piece of vinyl overlaps a piece below it and then sliding it across until you reach the end of the piece. Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area. 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.

My new windows are installed and old vinyl siding is removed. My contractor did not put any of the window tape on. Behind the window casing undersill trim secures the cut vinyl panel under a window. Gap on each side for expansion.

When notching panel at bottom of window leave 1 4 in. Therefore you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit. Position the siding to be notched below the window. Use a siding removal tool.