vinyl J channel & corner mold to close.

[GiantScale]

I will install vinyl siding on my house but have a few problem areas. First is a built in bay window. (3 seperate windows) The brick mold on the window is only 2" away from inside & outside 45 degree corners. And the second is a door next to a inside corner. Its brick mold is 2" from the inside 90 degree corner.

How do I install J channel & corner mold in a area not large enough to fit it?

Thanks

[doyle]

In tiny areas like you describe, I would fill the area in with a piece of plastic (PVC) lumber available at most home centers now. It cuts and nails just like regular wood for the most part. Koma is one brand, Home Depot carries another brand. Cut it to fit the area, then run your J-channel across the top and bottom just like the plastic lumber was part of your woodwork.

Anxious to see what other ideas this topic might bring.

[mjpliv]

Make sure you add a drip edge over the windows/door that extends over your filler material.

[GiantScale]

Thanks guys. That seems like it would work well.

I will be using vertical Board & Batten vinyl ,& wonder if a could forget the corner mold and simply bend the Royal B&B siding in my brake to go around the 45 degree corners? Or would the vinyl crack or become weaker & crack later?

Thanks

[mjpliv]

Using a corner molding gives the corners some definition. I noticed your handle, GiantScale. Is it in reference to RC flying?

[GiantScale]

Thanks.

Yes it is mjpliv. I used to fly a few years ago. Then my interest switched to large gas boats. Im in the middle of building a 80 mph rigger. But had to put it away to do the exterior of the house. I wish they were both done! :lol: Nothing like a nice day at the lake or river tweaking props etc.

Are you into RC models also?

[mjpliv]

I flew for years. Then I got a wife, a kid and a mortgage. Maybe in a few years I will get back into it

[Tom R]

How about 'wrapping' the brickmolds and the blank areas all in one shot with aluminum (or PVC) coilstock? It will also make the 'bay' look like one unit.