How To Cut Siding Around A Window

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How to cut siding around a window.

Measure the distance from the inside top of the j channel to the locking tab of the course below and subtract 1 4. Use the snips to cut through the nailing hem. Then use the utility knife to. Put on safety glasses.

Mark the cuts for siding under the window position the siding to be notched below the window. Set the depth of the blade 2 inches using the. B cut the siding to fit under windows. C install the notched siding.

Between each cut adjust the blade depth so it is deeper by inch. Cutting and installing the siding 1. Using the line you scored with the hammer and chisel as your cutting guide use the circular saw to cut along the length of the line. Install the siding a mark the cuts for siding under the window.

Measure the width and height of the. Mark the line you want to cut on the siding with a pencil. Use measuring tape to measure how much siding you need to cut off. Cut the siding at.

Place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located. Place the siding that has to be notched under the window. Step 5 cut the lap siding along scored lines. Using tin snips for long vertical cuts 1.

Hold the siding steady. Measure from the locking tab of the siding below to the undersill trim to determine the depth of the notch. Set up a circular saw with a fine tooth blade such as 60 or 80 tooth. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window.

Mark the location for the top of the window at the siding with a felt tip marker. Mark it on each side of the window allowing an extra 1 4 in. Set the depth of the blade to about inch and cut the lap siding in small increments.