As requested, this is a more detailed video on how to merge two pieces of j channel together. Here I explain why you need to create a slip joint in j-channel and show 2 different methods to achieve said j-channel slip joint.
“Correction: 1:33 For Certainteed’s method I stated to cut out 3/4″ of the top rolled hem, this was incorrect – the over lap is supposed to be 3/4″ and cutouts on the rolled hem and nail fin are both supposed to be 1”
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*Correction: For Certainteed’s method I stated to cut out 3/4” of the top rolled hem, this was incorrect – the over lap is supposed to be 3/4” and cutouts on the rolled hem and nail fin are both supposed to be 1”.
Ove half way through the video and still hasnt show the cut. Get fucked with your downvote
No dude. Now your bottom channel is pinched out
Thank you
This method looks like it will allow water to get behind the j channel.
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Perfect thks doing step 2 now……
They both look equally unappealing. Maybe your way is less unappealing.
This was a massive help! Thanks so much man ❤
Im in the middle of an install at my home and have run into a problem with the way the contractor installed j channel. How can I contact you and send a photo? Id love to see if this can be done better. Thanks!
I cut my thumb open while pinching it down and sliding the pieces together
So how do you connect it to prevent water damage? I just realized that the garage door header sill it completely rotted out on my 14 year old house. It’s a double size door and the entire right side is rotted where the j channel is spliced.
Hey Brandon, what tool do you suggest for cutting j channel? I have tin snips but they leave a bad finish. What kind of shears are those? Do you know the size? Cheers!
I just overlap bottom piece 3/4 inch and roll the top piece into the bottom piece .no snipping .looks great and properly sheds water into lower piece with no breach in the channel.i do pinch the outer lip on the upper j channel w needle nose but not necessary.
Hey good to see you Brandon. Tim Croft here, cool seeing you on you tube!
I’m having difficulty finding the best way to finish off a birdbox with vinyl fascia. Do you always use metal? I was wondering if it is worth renting a brake.
It's Way easier and looks better to snip about 1 and a half inches of the bottom only and then slip them together.
Both ways look not so good on the wall. I always thought the siding manufacturer should have a piece that slips into both pieces of J similar to how you join two Hot Wheel Tracks together.
I always learn something from your tips.
Thanks for sharing your experience.