Set your j channel along the wall and nail the long side of the channel up to the underside of the soffit.
How to install vinyl siding fascia.
Understand how to deal with wrap around soffit.
Install lengths of j channel along the inner edge of the fascia.
Insert the top of the fascia into the finishing trim with the bottom.
Hook the curled edge along the bottom of the fascia trim into the channel of the f channel and tuck the top edge of the fascia trim into.
Cut the fascia to size if necessary.
Lift the fascia trim into position over the fascia board.
If the soffit on your house wraps around a corner you will need to.
Punch a hole every 6 to 12 inches 15 2 to 30 5 centimeters along the top surface of the fascia using a snaplock punch.
As for the purpose of the trim it protects the fascia board from harsh weather and also makes your roof look better.
For open overhangs use f trim which has been nailed to the wall of the house.
How to install vinyl soffit fascia step 1.
Measure the area to be covered by the fascia.
Nail j channel pieces under the fascia.
The first step you should take involves removing the gutter from the fascia where you plan to install the trim.
J channel on inside wall and behind fascia board fig.
Cut your soffit.
Remove any existing soffit and f or j channel and fascia.
If you have an older house chances are these.
So if you plan on installing new vinyl siding on your house you can consider installing vinyl trim on the fascia.
Vinyl soffit and fascia installation guide open eave installation.