How To Install Soffit Into Siding

If the soffit is to turn a corner cut and install j channel to allow 1 4 6 4mm for expansion at each of the adjoining walls and fascia boards.

How to install soffit into siding.

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. On corners notch the top and backside of the j channel the width of corner boards and cut the bottom to extend past corner boards the width of the next piece. J channel cut to length and installed on the ends by nailing into overhang and fitting into f trim and j channel supporting soffit panel. Install each panel one at a time.

The corner posts should run from 3 4 inch 1 9 cm below the bottom of the starter strip to just beneath the eaves after the soffit pieces have been installed. Make sure the panel forms a 90 degree angle with the wall. When installing j channel at either wall of fascia board nail every 8 to 12 203mm to 305mm. Insert the soffit panel into the channel.

Siding pieces are usually 12 feet long and 10 to 12 inches high. Most overhangs are 6 or 1. The method of applying vinyl siding and soffit is essentially the same for new construction and residing projects. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video.

Determine the preferred method of installing soffit at the fascia board. Hook the bottom of each piece onto a lock molded into the top of the piece below. Slide one end into the j channel and nail the far side of the soffit to the wood fascia board using one nail to keep the soffit in place until you install the vinyl fascia. Nail j channel against the existing soffit into the soffit framing.

Cut your soffit pieces. In applications using both soffit and fascia install frieze runner f trim on the bottom of fascia board and complete soffit installation. Install 1 2 inch 12 7 mm foam sheathing strips on both sides of each corner then install your corner siding pieces to these strips. Care for your new vinyl siding vinyl siding installation guide the key to a successful vinyl siding application is in the planning.

Proper installation is the best way to ensure your mitten vinyl siding lives up to its reputation for quality.