how to j channel a window

[@peterhelmus94]

I see no tar paper anywhere on those walls, and some evidence of rot. Sorry bud, that is standard building code anywhere in North America. Also, flashing on top of windows. If the face of the window is 60" wide and the face of the J-channel is 1" then the top and bottom J-channels are 62" long. Done. Once the flashing is on, measure from the top of the (sloped) flashing to the bottom of the face of the J-channel and add 1" (I usually add 1 1/8" just for any slight discrepancy which you can trim off later). Saves you having to mark and cut while you're standing on a ladder. Other than that you're doing fine. Greetings from the Siding Guru in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Where it rains a lot. After 1,700 projects and counting, with no leaks, but repairing a whole lot of other companies crappy work I wrote the book on successful waterproof siding installation.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I really appreciate someone of your caliber taking the time to watch my video. Thanks for your tips and insight. I will definitely look into that. I think on this project we used 1 1/4 jchannel.

[@reaper20015]

You'd be surprised how many houses we open up and there's no house wrap. Customers usually don't care unless the house is taking on water that they can see.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

@@reaper20015 you are very right!

[@johnotoole5786]

I like the cut of ur gib but u know bout flip nails for js n yes he needs a vapor barrier felt tyvek synthetic etc solar seal tape round window

[@djzfishiousvishing3055]

Peter Helmus dying for some ass hickeys 🤣 tar paper? What year was the article that you read written? You put ice & water on walls? 😂 I use Tyvek like the rest of North America 🤷‍♂️ where do you ... Peter ... apply flashing to a window or door with brick mold or pre - attached j channel aside from a flex wrapped sill? Since it IS building code ... where do you apply the "tar paper" on a building with zip sheathing?I didn't see nail fins on that window, where should he have flashed it? This man gave a good demonstration on exactly what the video was titled and you needed to try jacking some of that shine for yourself. Jump on his case when he changes the title of the video to "How to weather seal your exteriors". Until then go make your own fuckin video "expert" 🙄

[@lokigames5091]

Nice and clean. I do mine the same way I jusyvdont measure anything makes it lol quicker.

[@MyDeere3320]

Great tutorial video! I wished I found your video before putting on J channels on two windows. I might redo again as I am not 100% sure if it's correct.

[@kennethyanni1845]

bottom corners have water rot as you can see ,you always rubber membrane 6 in before installing j channel

[@carguy1312]

What a method! You just helped a first timer outshine a seasoned builder and window installer. Mine looks infinitely more professional than theirs!!! Thank you for sharing this.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I'm glad that it was able to help. I've done this kind of work for a long time and this is a method I picked up from a guy that I worked for and I loved it ever since. Same way I teach the guys that work for me. Thank you very much for watching the video and your comment I really appreciate it!!

[@alexandradeoliveira3892]

YOU ARE AWESOME 👌 👏 👍

[@walleyehunter1972]

I was hesitant about doing the jtrim, came across your video, and banged the job like a pro. Thanks bud.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

@@walleyehunter1972 that's awesome! I'm really glad I could help.

[@larrycordes1291]

Finally someone who knows how to install j channel!!!

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks for watching my video

[@papadave9061]

This is probably this clearest way I've seen to J a window. I'm in the middle of a small addition and struggled with the first one today (Never done it before). I might just take that small bit of siding and J down and have a do-over tomorrow. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I appreciate you watching the video. Remember to leave a little space between the siding and the j channel when you put it back to allow for expansion and contraction. Best of luck! Let me know if you need anymore tips.

[@marval550]

Appreciate u showing your technique! Awesome corners!

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks for watching

[@hogs150]

Thank you I haven't done siding in a long time and I couldn't remember how I made the nice clean angles on my J channel and this popped up. you helped me out Big time👍👍👍

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I'm glad I could help out. Thanks for watching my video

[@milertyme03]

Best j channel corner vid I have seen and I watched a few for corners

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I glad it helped. I really appreciate you watching!!

[@donsaul632]

Nice job and thanks for sharing your excellent technique! I’m using it to install a subpanel box. That 45 corner bit I had to watch a few times, and then just go for it. It worked out. thx again.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Hey I appreciate it!! Sometimes it takes a little bit to get it down I'm really glad it worked for you!! Thanks for watching!

[@oneundecided]

Thank you for this video. May I ask you how much the window has to stick out of the ODSB board to allow proper matching with the J-channel? Also what nails I should use for the siding installation on the 1/2-inch ODSB wall? The siding nails in Home Depot are 2-1/2 and 2 1/4 inches loos too long for me.

[@rockopruden770]

My guy! You clearly have no idea what your doing lol! Starter's where's the tyvek or black paper? Wow! Stay home.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks for watching my video anyways

[@wm0104]

Tyvek

[@IYar56]

My question is, "What are all the pieces of siding on that wall? Someone wants you to put tyvek on, but there is siding in the way. Kinda looks like an elephant... Lol

[@alski259]

Well done! I've probably scoured over about a dozen of such videos. I will use this techniques. Thank you for making it

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Hey thanks for watching glad I can help. It takes time but the end product is amazing!

[@mexicotapachula2548]

Look very nice boss

[@coryseli5939]

You should probably wrap the windows first, bending a nail flange on your metal opposed to just bending metal and just sliding it in between the j-channel. That's one of the biggest no-no's in siding. You're guaranteed to end up with rotting wood trim. Or you can go the other route...try your best and caulk the rest lol.

[@antoniosculptor]

Great job! Clear simple no need to over talk or over explain!! Outstanding!!

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks I appreciate you watching my video. Good luck to you.

[@anthonytaxi3100]

You didn’t wrap the plywood or wilndow with ice and water or something at least cap the window before you j it terrible bro

[@Mc-RaGe-In]

He could be in a different part of the country. Might not need it. 🤷🏽‍♂️ but your right.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I appreciate you watching the video. We capped the window sealed it. Plus we also use a drop in backer. The contractor didn't sell the job with house wrap. In this video I'm just showing how I j. At that point was not a finished product.

[@johnmcook1]

@14:00 bro i was hammering all morning came in and seen this and went back out and what do you know hitting the nail does help. Finally im am done hammering

[@rick01jetta]

What keeps water from getting in between where the j channel meets the window? should that be caulked?

[@haroldcrandall3445]

You should caulk the jchannel to the window. That's part of the final touches of a job

[@davebardsley278]

No flashing?

[@haroldcrandall3445]

We wrapped the window and caulked it so they wasn't a need for the flashing

[@Bradthedad87]

is it just me or does anybody see the statue of the ass mooning us in the window lol

[@todc8986]

Nice

[@haroldcrandall3445]

@@todc8986 thanks

[@scottfree130]

Dude. Your methods are best. The J channel stays locked in, ready for nails. Thanks much.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I appreciate you taking the time and watching the video. Glad it helped you!

[@marlinweekley51]

Where’s the house wrap? Where does the water go? The j channel channels it right behind the siding below the window- yikes!

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks for watching the video the siding is designed with weep hole so that moisture can escape. We also used foam back on this house wrapped the windows and sealed everything off.

[@yomommajumprcables]

Thanks for showing how to do corners I'm a rookie putting siding up.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Hey thanks for watching! We all gotta start somewhere. I'm greatful this is helping people

[@johnotoole5786]

So is he

[@nkel6111]

@ 2:15 for example...are you seeking to nail into underlayment or do you seek positively a stud ??

[@haroldcrandall3445]

There is studs that frame out the window so you nail into solid wood

[@juliebourgeois1404]

That guy does nice work good job

[@johnharris8191]

His corner fits will separate and look bad. There is a much better way.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I'd love to see the better way can you post a video for me?

[@CharlesHupe]

Don't want to be negative, but like other comments you need some house wrap and could use flashing tape around those windows. I also noticed that you seem to be hammering those nails all the way?! This is a big no no. If you are actually leaving the proper gap you should mention to the viewer to not do the nails ( tight)

[@CharlesHupe]

Sorry about the confusion ( I thought that every thing vynyl was supposed to move! I have not done any installation yet! Glad I double checked Again My Bad and apologies!

[@haroldcrandall3445]

@@CharlesHupe I appreciate you watching the video

[@lakeslinksjamesdorn1879]

You can absolutely nail j channel tight. Have done thousands of houses. Learn before you leap

[@jeffsmith2022]

What, no backer?...

[@Jake.Gentry]

Great technique! I’m installing a patio French door and this will certainly come in handy

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks. I appreciate you watching my video

[@johnotoole5786]

No flip nails bud? Every video tryn to tell me how to install j n nt a one flip nail Unreal in north jersey or ny ud gt kickd off job nt using flip nails

[@LambieSamba]

Thank you Harold!

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks for watching!

[@RMSUkraine]

Thanks. I like this

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Hey thanks for watching

[@TimCBuilders]

☔️ seems like something is missing

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks for watching. I don't believe anything is missing, but if you have suggestions you'd like to add in by all means do so. Everyone is different on how they do things I was just showing how I do the j-channel.

[@2010pinmaster]

I like the way you do your corners. I'll have to try that next time we do siding.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Hey thanks for watching. I picked up this technique a long time ago from a guy I worked with. I loved the end result so I kept doing it like this. Leaves a nice finish.

[@njsongwriter]

But the top corner should not be tucked under the sides. Not sure what he did as the details weren't visible.

[@arturoespinoza1585]

Nice job

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@anthonytaxi3100]

How do you not ice and water the window and the plywood and It then cap it With a flange on the outside then J channel Not good my friend

[@haroldcrandall3445]

First I'd like to thank you for taking the time and watching my video. We do wrap and seal the window after. I understand that is not how you do which is cool. Everyone has there own way on doing things. I can also only do what the contractor and homeowner agreed upon. Again thanks for watching.

[@RG_sssSMOKING]

well done working man!!

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Appreciate it!! Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@RG_sssSMOKING]

@@haroldcrandall3445 You make this look so easy. I've tried to do a small amount. Might say >>>>You have an eye for J channel.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

@RG I've been told that I make it look easy quite often on the job site. Years of doing it doing. This has been the easiest most solid way I've found. Keep on doing it.

[@alexocchiline8065]

Why is the siding not stacked and why the seams lining up that's not good

[@haroldcrandall3445]

That's just drop in foam there's no siding on the wall

[@heliodoromadrid8723]

I like it

[@haroldcrandall3445]

Thanks

[@larrycrookshanks1646]

Where's the underlayment.?

[@haroldcrandall3445]

The under layment is a drop in. So it goes on as you're installing it.

[@larrycrookshanks1646]

@@haroldcrandall3445 Did you not see the water stains on the lower corners of the window plywood! Install the underlayment first then the j-channel. Also install the first j under the window then the siding then the sides j so that the lower j edge is over the lap joint of siding so the water won't channel behind the siding.

[@haroldcrandall3445]

I did see the water spot which was a problem with the original siding. I can't force anyone to put house wrap on. Was a subcontractor on that job. The siding also have weep holes on the panels which is designed to let water escape if for any reason did happen. I always do the bottom first then the sides then the top. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.

[@johnotoole5786]

Bud is this a video of how to or how not to

[@stevedevoll2133]

Nice job but did anyone see the butthole bong in the window?…🫣