Window Install Siding

Center the new window in the opening supporting it with wood blocks and shims placed below the horizontal jambs.

Window install siding.

When you get to a window you will need to cut sections from the panels directly above and below it to fit. Lock the piece to the one below it then nail it into place. If necessary put a butt joint above the window to make it easier to install these final pieces. Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area.

With a variety of product lines to choose from you can balance budget and features without sacrificing style. Learn how to replace an aluminum window with a brand new milgard vinyl window with a nailing fin. Installing vinyl siding around windows. This is an install that was completed on a house with wood.

Available in a variety of colors and styles vinyl siding is widely used and favored by many contractors and do it yourselfers for its durability. It can be hard to do that when siding is in the way. With the siding off and out of the way it makes for a better passage for the contractor to do his work. Measure and notch the top piece over the window.

Install siding around windows. Do not cut the vinyl off. Install vinyl siding over the window. Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed.

Measure the width of the piece you need to cut by holding the length of siding against the window and marking the edge points on the panel with a pencil. If you have vinyl or aluminum siding you may need to install a j channel to hold the trim. Clamp or have a friend hold the moulding in place. 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.

Make sure the window is plumb and level and adjust the shims if necessary. Our vinyl siding is engineered to protect your home and keep it looking beautiful for a lifetime.