Removing J Channel Vinyl Siding

Removing and installing vinyl siding vinyl siding panels are interlocked at their top and bottom edges via j shaped channels called buttlocks.

Removing j channel vinyl siding. Seven d industries general manager mike pettenati demonstrates how to remove the j channel on a 7evolution series vinyl window. You can remove your vinyl siding with something you have laying around the house. How to remove a j channel without harming the siding step 1. Ever melt your vinyl siding from your grill being to close.

This will be where the j channel. Each panel overlaps the panel below it and locks into place along the buttlock joint. How to do stuff series. Locate the area where you want to remove the j channel.

Use the zip tool to release the buttlock at the top and bottom of the piece you want to remove. Pull the piece of vinyl siding downward to disengage it from the course below it. Thrust a zip tool up hook first beneath the overlap where the j channel resides. If either end of the siding is captured by a door or window channel gently bend the siding to clear the channel as you remove it.

Locate an edge of the siding. Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove. Hook a zip tool into the locking or butt edge of the piece of siding above where the j channel is you are. Figure out which pieces of siding you will need to.

Episode 2 how to remove and replace vinyl siding for an easy repair.