Installing Metal Siding Corners

Installation procedures for aluminum or steel siding are nearly identical with one exception cutting procedures.

Installing metal siding corners.

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. My goal is to create a mini how to playlist for pro level metal trim details. Whether or not the sheet metal siding is painted it will create a more energy efficient home that looks nice. This practice would add another element of curb appeal.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. I started with installing metal corner trim because currently that was the mos. To install the corner caps slide the rims under the appropriate sheets of metal siding. 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.

Hammer nails into the caps to ensure that the siding and caps are secured firmly together. Installing metal siding can be fairly simple if you follow the instructions in this manual. Install the trim by nail the longer side of the j to the framing lumber with the washer head metal siding nails. 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.

Metal siding can be painted to match the home s color scheme if desired. The corner posts are the pieces of siding that will wrap around the corners of the surface you re working on. See page 20 for instructions on cutting methods. 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.

Step 2 nail the j trim horizontally along both sides of any interior corners.