Installing Metal Siding Corners
To install the corner caps slide the rims under the appropriate sheets of metal siding.
Installing metal siding corners. Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails. See page 20 for instructions on cutting methods. Overlap the flashing onto the row of siding just below the window. Cut a piece of flashing out of felt paper and install it at the bottom corners of the windows before you install the side j channels.
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. Metal siding can be painted to match the home s color scheme if desired. The exact installation process may vary depending on the siding you re using but generally you will need to position the posts on the corners and then nail them into place using the cut out nail slots. Installation procedures for aluminum or steel siding are nearly identical with one exception cutting procedures.
I started with installing metal corner trim because currently that was the mos. Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose. Install the corner posts that came with your metal siding first. Installing metal siding can be fairly simple if you follow the instructions in this manual.
Step 2 nail the j trim horizontally along both sides of any interior corners. My goal is to create a mini how to playlist for pro level metal trim details. Each section of this installation manual is designed to guide you through every step of. This practice would add another element of curb appeal.
Hammer nails into the caps to ensure that the siding and caps are secured firmly together.