Cutting Vinyl Corner Post

Measure the height of the porch post from floor to ceiling and subtract 1 4 inch.

Cutting vinyl corner post.

Remove 1 of nailing flanges from the bottom of the top piece. Call us at 1 409 853 1671 about us. Expansionwhen the temperature changes vinyl siding expands and contracts. Each corner should be hung straight so drop a plumb line for each corner post.

The fit is tight and it is not easy to get the top piece over the bottom piece. Keep these pests out by capping each post before you install it. Start by cutting off a few inches of the j channel portion on the post. 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. This can result in the vinyl splitting and cracking. Make a diagonal cut in the corner of the fabric toward an inside corner of the cushion stopping about 1 inch from the cushion. Position the outside corner post to allow 1 4 in.

Hammer the first nail into the nailing slot. Mice bees and all sorts of other critters love making their home inside vinyl corner posts. Vinyl fencing is often hollow making cutting it difficult when using a circular saw regardless of the teeth on the blade. Fold back the remaining flaps and gently tap a crease into them with your hammer.

Step 2 make two diagonal cuts 1 2 inch long from the first cut to finish the y cut in the fabric. As the teeth bite in to the vinyl they cause it to shake and vibrate. The only cut you should make on the corner is at the nailing flange. This will create a flap of fabric at the corner to cover the corner effectively.

Gap at the top where the post will meet the eaves. Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding. In order to prevent this from happening you have to keep the pieces steady. Transfer the measurement to four 1 by 6 inch boards and cut them to length with the handheld cutting tool.

Cut the post long enough to extend past the bottom of the starter strip by 3 4 in.