Measure the space between the corner mold and the j mold on one end of the garage wall.
Siding around garage door opening.
It s probably rotted and patched and looks awful by now.
In this video i ll show the process of upgrad.
To install wood lap siding and enhance the overall look of your home here is what you need to do.
Adding aluminum capping around your garage door will make this one less area of exterior home maintenance you ll need to worry about.
Fasten the decorative trim over the spacer allowing a inch slot where the sidings will be secured in place.
Wear the necessary personal protective equipment such as hand gloves and safety goggles.
Locate the wall studs beneath the boxing which is the plywood exterior of the garage with a stud.
Capping is the process of applying cut and formed aluminum sheeting over exterior wood trim.
How to install vinyl siding around garage doors prep the garage.
Install the 1 inch x 3 inches wood spacer on top of the garage door jamb and the exterior sheathing.
Sander optional tape measure.
Get the materials and tools ready.
What is aluminum capping.
Still living with that builder grade garage door trim.
Step 1 get the area ready.
Whether the trim around your garage door opening is getting old and you want to replace it or you want to install trimming around a brand new garage door the job can be very easy as long as you have a few hours of time and the right tools.
Sheathing should smoothen across and cover the wall around the garage door completely to prevent moisture from building up.