Cutting Vinyl Siding For A New Window

Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed.

Cutting vinyl siding for a new window.

What is the differance between a replacement window and a new construction window the fins the manufacturer says that you can cut the fins off if you like this is a double hung window depth 31 2 and a single hung is 25 8 this might present a problem with appearance that the double hung might extend to far beyond siding i like to figure everthing out before starting the opening is plume and. Cut along the marked line using tin snips. Vinyl siding presents a challenging obstacle when replacing windows because of the difficulty and expense of cutting and replacing it. The easiest way to replace windows in a home with vinyl siding is to do the job from the interior.

Step 3 cutting the opening. With the window installed the last thing you will need to do to the exterior of the window is to replace any removed vinyl siding. Vinyl siding comprises long interlocking panels. This is the easiest and quickest method you can follow to cut various strips of vinyl siding for different projects.

How to cut vinyl siding with a utility knife. Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area. You may be able to reuse the old siding if it is not damaged otherwise you may need to cut new sections. Use a siding removal tool.

The method which we are going to use to cut vinyl siding is the score and snap method. Most windows are removed and replaced from the exterior of the home. Re install the vinyl siding. Vinyl siding can be cut with either tin snipper or a utility knife.

Once you have finished cutting the interior of the wall you will then need to go outside and repeat the same thing outside. Do not cut the vinyl off. Use this tool by inserting it where a piece of vinyl overlaps a piece below it and then sliding it across until you reach the end of the piece. Start by cutting the opening from the interior wall using the circular saw.

Wear safety goggles while you re cutting the siding. Cutting and installing the siding 1 place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located horizontally along the wall. A utility knife is the best tool you can use if you want to cut a long horizontal cut throughout a strip of vinyl siding. As you re cutting the siding avoid closing the blades on the tin snips all the way so you get a cleaner cut.

You may need to repeat this several times so that you can make a smooth cut.