How To Install Vinyl Siding Around Old Windows

Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails.

How to install vinyl siding around old windows. Push the new vinyl unit into place tight against the outside stop and drive the mounting screws in the sides. The build up of old caulking interferes with the positioning of new trim for the siding. Place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located horizontally along the wall. Then you and a helper set the bottom of the vinyl window onto the old aluminum bottom track and raise it into position.

Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it. Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down. Either remove the sash liners and springs or open the sash pockets and pull out the weights. Remove the sash cord pulleys and stuff the weight pockets with fiberglass insulation.

On hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops. Scrape away old caulking around windows and doors. Remove downspouts lighting fixtures and mouldings where they will interfere with the siding installation. Scrape away old caulking around windows and doors.

Don t predrill any holes in the bottom track. Window sill extension may be cut off so new trim can be installed flush with the window casing. After removing the old panels you want to run a heavy bead of caulk on the face of the old aluminum frame that you left in place. Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below.

Mark the siding at 1 4 inch past the edge of each. The build up of old caulking interferes with the positioning of new trim for the siding. Remove down spouts lighting fixtures and mouldings where they will interfere with the siding installation.