Cutting Siding For Window Trim

The best way to cut vinyl siding.

Cutting siding for window trim.

When installing window casing in old houses tom often has to contend with walls that dip and bulge causing gaps between the trim and wall. The installation process isn t difficult but some rough edges like installing hardie trim around the window might come as a tricky one for the beginners. This meant our new windows would have trim that was much wider than our old windows making it necessary to cut away a bit of our siding to sit flush with the edge of that new trim. Then scribe the cut length 3 16 in.

There are three ways to cut vinyl siding each of which is the best for different circumstances. One of the best ways of giving your residence an aesthetic look is to install hardie siding. The siding is tucked into the j trim leaving the same 1 8 clearance to the inside edge of the trim. Step 1 trimming out a window.

In order to get the most accurate cut line we decided to place our new window in the opening to trace it. James hardie requires that all cut edges must be sealed with paint primer or caulking even if the siding is protected by a j trim. Cut a 45 degree miter on one end of the trim board. Mark cut and notch the top.

Past the bottom of the jamb. Nail the trim onto the jamb first and then to the window casing framing as you did with the top piece. Installation planning is the main factor to consider while designing a hardie board siding exterior. The result is a seamless assembly with tight joints and no gaps between wall and casing.

How to install hardie siding around window. If you need to cut a lot of vinyl strips and you re making short.