Hardietrim boards in the edmonton area hardietrim is the most common product used at openings.
Installing smart siding around windows.
This can save money and time during installation.
Cut a 1 inch notch out.
Here are the most common options for finishing a hardieplank siding exterior around your openings.
A 3 16 gap is a pretty large gap.
Smart trim or other engineered wood in southern alberta the majority of.
Cut away the extra siding.
Ensure that the flashing along the bottom of the window overlaps the nailing hem of.
Cutting and installing the molding.
How to install lp smartside trim siding.
Contractors watch this video to learn about the advantages of using lp smartside trim siding products and how to install them.
Put 1 by 4 boards quarter round or other molding along the tops of the wall panels and.
This includes butt joints and places where the siding terminates vertically against windows doors and other fixtures.
It can be common practice for some builders to finish the front of a home with lap siding and the remaining walls with panel siding.
Use tin snips to cut a length of j molding 2 inches longer than the width of the window.
We ll also review the proper tools needed and.
Here s what a proper 3 16 gap looks like.
This video shows you how to install lp smartside trim siding products with easy step by step instructions.
Finish the siding with trim molding typically 1 by 4 inch boards around doors and windows and on corners.
Lp smartside panel siding comes in lengths of eight to 10 feet long and equipped with shiplap edges.