Cutting Vinyl Corner Post

The only cut you should make on the corner is at the nailing flange.

Cutting vinyl corner post.

Remove 1 of nailing flanges from the bottom of the top piece. Step 2 set up the cut. The way to allow for this expansion is to install the corner post down from the soffit or top of the corner. Expansionwhen the temperature changes vinyl siding expands and contracts.

Slide the top piece over the bottom piece lapping 3 4 which should leave a 1 4 gap at the flanges. Repeat this y cut at each corner. Call us at 1 409 853 1671 about us. Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding.

The fit is tight and it is not easy to get the top piece over the bottom piece. Measure the height of the porch post from floor to ceiling and subtract 1 4 inch. Hammer the first nail into the nailing slot. Keep these pests out by capping each post before you install it.

Each corner should be hung straight so drop a plumb line for each corner post. Position the outside corner post to allow 1 4 in. Cut the post long enough to extend past the bottom of the starter strip by 3 4 in. Make a diagonal cut in the corner of the fabric toward an inside corner of the cushion stopping about 1 inch from the cushion.

This will create a flap of fabric at the corner to cover the corner effectively. Start by cutting off a few inches of the j channel portion on the post. Gap at the top where the post will meet the eaves. Vinyl fencing is often hollow making cutting it difficult when using a circular saw regardless of the teeth on the blade.

Mice bees and all sorts of other critters love making their home inside vinyl corner posts. In order to prevent this from happening you have to keep the pieces steady. If vinyl soffit is to be installed allow proper distances which vary according to the accessory used below the underside of the eaves. This can result in the vinyl splitting and cracking.

Fold back the remaining flaps and gently tap a crease into them with your hammer.