How To Install Vinyl Siding Soffit And Fascia

Attach an f channel to the bottom outer edge of the fascia board.

How to install vinyl siding soffit and fascia. Slide one end into the j channel and nail the far side of the soffit to the wood fascia board using one nail to keep the soffit in place until you install the vinyl fascia. Determine the preferred method of installing soffit at the fascia board. Measure the distance between the channels. These are for reference points.

This video covers installing the fascia and proper nailing. Use the following instructions for vinyl soffit and fascial installation. Subtract inch 6 4 millimeters to allow for expansion. Place the soffit panels in the channel slots so that the panels meet.

When installing j channel at either wall of fascia board nail every 8 to 12 203mm to 305mm. Using a level make pencil marks on the wall parallel with the lower edge of wood fascia board at the end of each wall. Most overhangs are 6 or 1. Certainteed installation guide for vinyl carpentry soffit fascia.

Cut your soffit pieces. For open overhangs use f trim which has been nailed to the wall of the house.