Cutting Vinyl Corner Post

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

Cutting vinyl corner post.

Gap at the top where the post will meet the eaves. Step 2 set up the cut. Measure the height of the porch post from floor to ceiling and subtract 1 4 inch. Cut the post long enough to extend past the bottom of the starter strip by 3 4 in.

Mice bees and all sorts of other critters love making their home inside vinyl corner posts. Expansionwhen the temperature changes vinyl siding expands and contracts. Repeat this y cut at each corner. This will create a flap of fabric at the corner to cover the corner effectively.

Each corner should be hung straight so drop a plumb line for each corner post. Fold back the remaining flaps and gently tap a crease into them with your hammer. Vinyl fencing is often hollow making cutting it difficult when using a circular saw regardless of the teeth on the blade. Remove 1 of nailing flanges from the bottom of the top piece.

Position the outside corner post to allow 1 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 can result in the vinyl splitting and cracking. The fit is tight and it is not easy to get the top piece over the bottom piece.

The way to allow for this expansion is to install the corner post down from the soffit or top of the corner. Slide the top piece over the bottom piece lapping 3 4 which should leave a 1 4 gap at the flanges. As the teeth bite in to the vinyl they cause it to shake and vibrate. Transfer the measurement to four 1 by 6 inch boards and cut them to length with the handheld cutting tool.

Call us at 1 409 853 1671 about us. If vinyl soffit is to be installed allow proper distances which vary according to the accessory used below the underside of the eaves. Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding. Keep these pests out by capping each post before you install it.

Hammer the first nail into the nailing slot.