When nailing 3 4 in thick trim use 15 gauge 2 1 2 in.
How to trim out windows metal siding.
Nails for the framing and 18 gauge 2 in.
Attach the j trim along the line that will form the upper edge of the metal siding.
Where edges of trim meet siding material windows doors or other finished openings leave a minimum 3 16 inch 5 mm space to allow for proper sealing.
Provide increased spacing along the trim if specified by the siding application instructions.
To prevent splitting avoid nailing closer than 2 in.
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This is step 17 in a 24 step video series that shows you how to install.
See diagram 2e 4a.
Do not miter corner joints of band boards fascia corner trim etc.
Brads for nailing to the jamb.
The metal siding will slide into the j trim so install the channel with the opening of the j facing the direction of the siding.
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The third option is to cut between the side of the window frame and the edge of the siding with a metal cutting.
To install a window you cut an opening and install framing to mount the window and trim the outer edges.
Trim around the new window.
Trim out the biggest windows first.
Changing out windows tricky with aluminum siding.