Finishing Vinyl Siding Around Windows

If the vinyl siding around the window area has been damaged or needs replacing then now is the time to remove it.

Finishing vinyl siding around windows.

My new windows are installed and old vinyl siding is removed. 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. Keep in mind that the soffit pieces should measure 1 4 inch 6 35 mm shorter than the actual length of the soffit. Gap on each side for expansion.

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. Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the recommended technique for your windows. Maneuvering long pieces of vinyl into place can be tricky. Do not cut the vinyl off.

Instead remove any nails then use a siding removal tool to separate the siding panels. 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. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. When notching panel at bottom of window leave 1 4 in.

Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area. He said he will install an lp siding drip edge over the top of each window. Behind the window casing undersill trim secures the cut vinyl panel under a window. Now is also the time to add or replace a vinyl sill if you would like a window sill feature.

Remove any damaged vinyl siding. 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. Expansion space all around. Mark the siding at 1 4 inch past the edge of each.

Position the siding to be notched below the window. Therefore you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit. Mark it on each side of the window allowing an extra 1 4 in. Measure from the locking tab of the siding below to the undersill trim to determine the depth of the notch.

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. Use a siding removal tool. Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed. My contractor did not put any of the window tape on.