How To Cut Vinyl Siding Around Windows

Place the siding that has to be notched under the window.

How to cut vinyl siding around windows.

Vinyl siding is a stylish cost effective siding option for homes and buildings. When you mark each side add a inch to the width to allow for expansion. Ensure that the flashing along the bottom of the window overlaps the nailing hem of. This is a trick on how to cut vinyl siding the quickest and easiest way without breaking or chipping it.

Measure the height of the piece you need to cut by butting a scrap piece of siding beneath and above the window and marking the necessary height leaving an additional 1 4 inch 0 6 cm of clearance. B cut the siding to fit under windows. To get the depth of the notch measure the distance from the locking tab on the siding below to the undersill trim. Transfer this measurement onto the piece of siding.

The key to installing vinyl siding is cutting it properly so it all fits tog. Use tin snips to cut a length of j molding 2 inches longer than the width of the window. Cut a 1 inch notch out. When using tin snips to cut siding avoid closing the blades completely at the end of a stroke.

It s not necessary to cut all the way through the vinyl. Inspect the flashing and building wrap around the window.