Applying Utility Trim To Siding

Divide the length of each wall by 8 inches the width of a piece of siding.

Applying utility trim to siding.

Nail every 12 inches on center. Install trim under eaves rakes. If the result is a whole number you re in. For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake.

For vertical siding install j channel trim. Install undersill trim under over the window as a receiver for the cut siding. With the siding clipped and ready push it into the utility channel until both the top and bottom of the siding engage with a reassuring click. If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.

To finish gable ends trim the gables with j channel. Furring may be needed to maintain the face of the panel at the desired angle. Cut the panel to the proper width and create tabs every 6 152mm using a snap lock punch. Install the siding panel making sure the lugs from the snap lock punch lock into the utility trim.

If you have to cut the last row of siding you ll. It may also be necessary to shim the utility trim outward to a level equal that of the siding panel face in order to keep a level appearance. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. Finish the installation by inserting the tabs of the properly sized panel into the utility trim.