Installing J Channel for CertainTeed Vinyl Siding

This video shows how to install the most common piece of siding trim –J Channel. It is used for inside corners, trimming around windows and doors and also where siding meets a soffit or roof at an angle.

[njsongwriter]

The quickest easiet demonstration yet. Thanks.

[Bill_of_Rights]

After I cut the first peaceful to length, I used the scrap piece for practice. Very helpful.

[jeffkenyon]

You almost got it I do it in a way that I can cut it all and put it together on the bench all locked together when I make my 45 cut I leave 2 inches of channel to bend over but I leave the face and just snip off the rolled edge so I can slide it into the other piece witch locks the tap in tightly

[dull_boy_]

I've watched him cut that notch out 100 times and I can't get it down! I have the same snips but I game make that turn. It looks like I chewed it off

[walban]

Great j channel precise explanation. Thanks so much.

[mavamQ]

Learn from my experience!! Stop at 0:29, cut the top piece 1-1/2"longer than the window width. (see my 0:45 comment) Stop at 0:37, note the left side is shorter that the right side, I found I needed to cut ~5/16" off after I made the 1" cut out to make it fit into the 45* cut. Stop at 0:45 if you cut a 45* angle, the rain tab will be less than 1", it will be 3/4" this is why you cut the top piece 1-1/2" wider than the window. I see Bob Harris had it right, but I think it is only for the top piece.

[misk]

thank you success on the first try great job, another 1000 windows and even mine might look like that lol

[doughill]

What keep water from running behind the siding at the bottom of the j-channel on the sides? . If water runs down the j-channel It's got to come out somewhere.

[danielmichaud]

The voice of the guy... sounds like a 50's tv add.

[lorifry]

Not all the information is here. Yes this works for 1" wide J-channel but if you have 2.5" wide you need 5 extra inches not 2 as stated. And the rain tabs and slots are 2.5" each not 1" as stated.

[stoneyja]

Good job, now I know how that works around my windows

[bobharris]

Shouldnt it be 1.5 inches longer than the window considering the j channel face width is 3/4 inch.

[cambo]

Only problem is that they don't lock together. If you leave an inch & a half or so on the ends & trim the hook off the outter edge, it will slide or snap into the joining piece & lock together.
Like a pro yo!