How To Install Soffit Vents Over Vinyl Siding

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How to install soffit vents over vinyl siding. When installing vented soffit panels if the existing soffit doesn t have openings for ventilation cut an adequate number of openings. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. Install nailing strips as shown in figure 4 and install the receiving channels on the nailing strips. Set your j channel along the wall and nail the long side of the channel up to the underside of the.

Then subtract 1 2 to allow for expansion. If the soffit is to turn a corner cut and install j channel to allow 1 4 6 4mm for expansion at each of the adjoining walls and fascia boards. You will then cut the new vinyl soffit pieces and slide them into the j channel nailing the opposite side into the. Remove all of the gutters and downspouts from your home.

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. Remove any existing soffit and f or j channel and fascia. Mark this dimension on a. Installing soffit measure from the wall to the fascia board.

Place a j channel along the wall and nail it to the underside of your soffit plywood every foot and a half.