How To Cut Aluminum Siding Window

Step 2 removing the siding panels.

How to cut aluminum siding window. Remove the siding panels and carefully set them aside using masking tape protect the location which you are cutting the window with. I want to add a small window to a bathroom. Cut a piece of 2 by 2 inch metal flashing the width of the opening with sheet metal cutters. While cutting at the width of the aluminum siding make use of straight tin snips.

The change can be remarkable and is sure to turn heads and impress your neighbors. Also over time if you cut aluminum siding with a circular saw it may damage the blade over time. Use the panel to reduce the risk of snags while cutting. I m not in a position to replace the siding or even just those panels because.

Step 2 cut the width. Since you didn t cut all the way through the wood siding it s now time to remove the siding you just cut. Installing aluminum siding may be the most eye catching home improvement that you can make. The siding panels then need to be removed from the wall using a siding unlock tool.

Then using the window as your guide cut the siding with your circular saw all the way around the window to reveal the nailing fin on the old aluminum window. On those areas below the doors eaves and windows you may need to cut the siding in a horizontal manner so as to fit it within a smaller space. Cut across the contours of the aluminum siding with a radial arm saw. With a little know how and a few simple pieces of equipment.

Replace interior trim with finish nails to complete the installation. Be sure to work slowly in order to maintain the proper form. To do so i need to cut through the wall including the aged aluminum siding. Step 3 cutting the opening.

Slide one of the 2 inch wide edges under the siding at the top of the window with the opposite edge. Watch the video if you are confused on what i mean by this. Make use of a straight tin snip in cutting on the width of the aluminum siding material. Step 5 cutting horizontally after you place the siding around the windows and doors you want to make sure to cut through horizontally starting at the top of the siding.