Install Window Trim Over Siding

Before you replace the siding cut and install new j channels to prevent water from leaking into your home.

Install window trim over siding.

In order to get the most accurate cut line we decided to place our new window in the opening to trace it. Building paper is an important part of the wall s waterproofing. We used pressure treated 2 x 4 s for the trim around the windows and the doorway and then we had to create trim corners for both the inside and the outside corners like the ones in the picture above. Touch up the divided hardie trim boards before trimming them to your window.

Level and tack the new window in place then cut a piece of aluminum flashing to width so it extends from the new window to overlap the nailing hem of the siding below. Slide the top edge under the window fin then nail off the fin with roofing nails. Make sure that a drip cap is installed first over the window before going for the hardie siding. The rain screen battens are run down to the top of the window flange.

Cut the horizontal piece to size and snap it in place over the vertical moldings. The head flashing is installed in a bed of caulking onto the top of the window frame. Here is one great way to trim out a window or door opening with aluminum coil when using progressive foam insulation for plank style sidings such as fiber ce. You will see the trims lay nice and flat.

The wrb is lapped over the head flashing or the flashing is taped. Face nail trims using 2 inch 16 gauge finish nails after every 16 inches apart. If the trim is being applied over the hardi panels.