Replace J Channel Without Removing Siding

Hook a zip tool into the locking or butt edge of the piece of siding above where the j channel is you are.

Replace j channel without removing siding.

My wife and i decided to paint our aluminum siding instead of replacing with vinyl. How to remove a j channel without harming the siding step 1. How to remove a j channel without harming the siding 1. This will be where the j channel.

The courses should overlap by at least 1 in. Each piece that is adjacent to the window should slide into the j channel but leave 1 4 inch within the j. Attach the siding with 10d galvanized box nails driven into the overlap at least 1 2 in. Thrust a zip tool up hook first beneath the overlap where the j channel resides.

Locate an edge of the siding. Locate the area where you want to remove the j channel. However we really would like a wider trim around the windows. We would ve liked to put 3 j channel to give the windows a bolder look.

When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding. Figure out which pieces of siding you will need to. Above the bottom edge. Almost all of my windows have standard j channel that doesn t protrude very far.

This can be at a corner a windowsill or a doorway. Once it s been cut to size the siding is ready to be installed. Gently but firmly pull the tool.