Lineal trim can help unify and accent a home s exterior adding a design element that can be both subtle and distinctive.
How to trim vinyl siding around windows.
Exterior window trim on vinyl siding if your home has vinyl siding and you d like to add vinyl window trim you will first need to remove the existing siding and j channel from around the windows.
Marking the position of each piece before you remove it photo 2 will help you reposition the siding without stretching it.
Cut a 1 inch notch out of the j molding at both ends by scoring it with a utility knife across its top side.
At the top tuck metal drip cap flashing under the siding and on top of the second layer of wrap.
For even more personality and charm add a decorative corner or crown molding above the door or window.
The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end.
Certainteed window and door trim puts out the welcome mat creating a first impression with lasting effect.
Use tin snips to cut a length of j molding 2 inches longer than the width of the window.
Install the trim just under the drip cap.
Next comes another layer of building wrap installed like the first layer.