How To Remove J Channel On Vinyl Siding

Cut the side j channel 2 in.

How to remove j channel on vinyl siding.

Cut j channel for the sides of the window. J channels are used around windows and doors on inside corners and where the siding meets the soffit or roof at an angle. Vinyl siding panels are interlocked at their top and bottom edges via j shaped channels called buttlocks. Remove the nails and the piece of siding.

The nails for the first course will be accessible now. Simply slide the siding panel into the folded j channel. J channel used in conjunction with siding is placed where the siding meets doorways and windows. Use the zip tool to release the buttlock at the top and bottom of the piece you want to remove.

Lap the side over the bottom as shown. Each panel overlaps the panel below it and locks into place along the buttlock joint. It is also used to cover cut pieces of siding under windows and at eaves. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in.

Beginning at the bottom of the foundation siding is. You will actually start by pulling the bottom of the second course out of the top of the first course. With the j channel you can trim like the pros making your vinyl siding work look seamless. Now you can remove the j channel.

Longer than the height of the window. You will need to remove the bottom course of siding with your removal tool. Make the miter cut on the bottom with shears. Removing and installing vinyl siding.

Notch on the top end as you did on the bottom j channel.