HOW TO | J-Channel a Window (Perfectly Every Time)

Just a descriptive video meant to help anybody who wants to do J Channel for themselves or pick up a few pointers to impress your co workers or boss. lots of ways to do this, I've been doing windows like this for years and years. on family, friends and clients houses. I hope you learned something, and enjoyed.
For the J channel challenge, just do a window, complete, with whichever style you do your windows normally. no need to put UT in your bottom. just do exactly as I did with the window and make sure you post your link on this video in the "pinned comment" section. thanks again!!!
If anybody blows me away I'll send them 100$ speedway gift card just like in the onesquarechallenge
#Jchannelchallenge #howtodojchannel #veteranconstruction

[@D00kerT]

This is one of the best how-to instruction videos I've ever seen as far as construction type stuff. Simple, actually shows us, up close, exactly what he's doing and why etc. You'd be amazed at how many people making these types of videos don't show you simple things.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I really appreciate that man! This is one my most underrated videos in my opinion

[@jonyates3918]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction of all the j channel videos I've seen, this is by far the best, detailed, simple, and helpful. Thanks

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

@@jonyates3918 awesome. Tried to make this one easy

[@edwardsolis6796]

Doing baby steps for the first time but I'm getting there on my own figure how to wrap easy with just me. Made a base stuck a long pipe that wont bend or tilt then pulled it then work my way down

[@Wiehed67]

I'm doing my very 1st residing project. You mentioned "under-seal molding"..... where does that come into play?

[@knowledgeispower6192]

This is why its good for Supervisors to do installs in the field with their crew. To catch, and correct mistakes, AND to get reminded why jobs sometimes take longer then THEY thought it should. Good for everyone involved.

[@ligyron2835]

ANY good supervisor already “assumes” jobs will take longer than they should. Even when I estimated contracts I always added extra manpower time into my pricing because NO two jobs are alike, no two crews are alike, etc. For example, I shouldn’t expect the same amount of “work” in a day from a team of one journeyman and a helper as opposed to pairing up two of my top paid guys together. Luckily for me a fire sprinkler contractor it was always pretty “easy” to estimate these numbers. Is he a 30 buck an hour guy? That means he should be giving me 30 cutbacks a day on average. It helps that I started my trade from the very bottom as a “shop kid” making 40 bucks a DAY and worked my way up to now running my own business successfully for more than a decade though.🤷‍♂️

[@DB-cx6cb]

Good job! Love a young man who loves his profession. I trained plumbers for over forty year’s. Many came back years later to thank me that owned their own business. And many who I taught the correct way but started cutting corners soon went bankrupt. The only way in the long run of any business is to do it right the first time. Well done and know you will be a successful business for many years to come.

[@LTDan-pk3mx]

Dude... Your 39 minute video took me about an hour studying your every move... I live in KY and It RAINS a lot.. The Front of my shop has problems with water leaking in so now i'm going to Fix it once and for all.... Thanks bud!! and i couldn't help but subscribing...

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Awesome! Sometimes it takes that! Happy to help and thanks for the sub

[@MrItalianfighter1]

Don't forget to flash it correctly before installing the j channel

[@everythingisnonsense8509]

I've been siding for about 20 years. I exclusively do Smartside but did vinyl for about 10 years. I learned this method about 8 years in and I never turned back. If you put it on first and mark everything with a pencil i found it was way more precise than measuring. Also... with the nail flange on the window we used to bend out the front of the J from the back just a bit so the channel doesn't roll forward and get it nice and tight to the window. Hands down best way to do channel. Great video brother! Just the tip😂😂 glad we aren't the only ones who make that joke.

[@hughlancaster7187]

This is how you create a how to video. Many of these guys don't show you the details. This guy knows his stuff and and more important knows how to communicate what he knows!

[@stevepicchi8986]

You’re ok there bud! It’s rare to see people with the patience of Job in this day and age. Keep it up!

[@broughtupright7269]

Many thanks for the great vid! An extra step worth considering is flashing beneath the side J-channel bottoms: Cut a piece of flashing out of felt paper or flashing tape and install it at the bottom corners of the windows before installing the bottom & side J-channels. Overlap the flashing onto the siding course just below the window. Now, water that runs inside the side J-channels will come out on top of the siding & out it's weep holes, not behind it.

[@rayrobinson3015]

What shows most is that you are a decent guy who cares about the quality of your work. Nicely done!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thank you

[@ucmefly99]

Just started on my brothers siding crew. He's a hot shot kinda like you, but a horrible teacher. This video helped tremendously. I learned a whole lot. Thanks man. And thank you for your service to this country!

[@ZakH644]

Oh god there is nothing worse than a bad teacher. 🙄 they can make the simplest stuff seem like rocket science and they usually blame you for not “paying attention”

[@joeshmoe8912]

Zack, I am a carpenter/ roofer 36 years old doing this work since 18. I can do the 10 minute windows but I never thought about leaving the back half for the flap that bends around to put a nail in it. Thanks for sharing that brother. I always just cut it out and fold it over. But I will be using that next time.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Glad to hear

[@jonathanisaac9259]

Same here! Thanks for sharing these videos man. Keep up the good work...

[@mitchdenner9743]

I think most of us cut that off also.

[@Oklahomeless]

It holds the corners a lot tighter, and, if you start from bottom up like him, it's better water protection

[@2010pinmaster]

I do the opposite. I cut the back side off and leave the front side, I just cut the rounded edge so it can slide inside the bottom J-channel.

[@sergiosalusso2907]

you have the best video out there to how to trim a window for vinyl siding I am a contractor in central florida and a lot of the crews here don't know how to trim a window properly Now I am doing a little project and I will apply your technique I have an idea but now you mastered for me keep on with the videos

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

@sergiosalusso2907 glad you enjoyed! Thank you

[@titan4809]

"Better to be long than short" Best advice in everything

[@Cully-m8t]

Thats what she said.

[@billb6414]

Your camera operator does an outstanding job of getting the right shot, at the right angle, at the right height and closeness. Excellent!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I agree, he definitely did a great job on this one

[@itaintrocketscience]

Watched this guy for 3 seconds and knew he was a pro. I’ve been a carpenter for 25 years and never got good doing siding and J ( I can obviously do it, but I’m slow as hell. I’ve been looking for “ that one weird trick” Looks like this dude knows.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Takes one to know one thanks brotha

[@gageihm52]

Newbie here. Great video. I bought the $50 j channel notcher, thinking it would make the job easier. After seeing this video, I stand corrected. It is more difficult to use notcher the colder it gets. It is supposed to have two settings, one to notch two sides to leave the hinge and one to notch all three sides to completely remove notch. When it's cold out, it wants to take the whole notch out every time. Returning this tool tomorrow! Thanks again for the great videos.

[@marvinostman522]

I enjoyed the videos I watched. The thing I liked best about your video was the comment you made near the end. "Fast doesn't matter if it's not quality." I worked with a wonderful older gentleman who took me under his wing and taught me volumes of things. One of his lessons and a Howard ism was "There is never time to do it right, but there is always time to do it over." Compared to most guys I've worked I am slow but I feel I always did quality work. I also had to go back and fix other people's work.

[@sjfarish]

Man it does my heart good to watch you vinyl side this home. I don't know why but I always loved vinyl siding homes it always made me feel good turning a dump into a show place. You guy's do great work...

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

thanks bud same here!

[@tomhart9126]

I consider myself a pretty good j-channeler. I thought I knew all the tricks. But after watching how you make your 45° cuts, I was impressed. It made it so much easier. And it looks better. Thanks for the tip.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Hey no problem bud! Happy to help

[@leighgraham]

Thank you for this. Best J channel video I have seen. I am a DIY'er and was able to trim out a crappy dryer vent install by a plumber. The corners don't look as tight as yours but they are better than the 'pro' install from the builder.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thank you! I really put some time and detail into this one

[@Dan-qt7kq]

I’m you but in plumbing. Love to teach and love to show my “little tricks”, you are obviously a great tradesman, and teaching someone “how to”, is satisfying. That is why good tradesman...tradeswoman, charge by the job not by the hour, our experience has to be at a premium. Great job, and doesn’t matter what I watch I always see a trick.

[@kensmith2111]

This was by far the best instructional video in construction I've seen! Thanks.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thank you!

[@ligyron2835]

As a tradesman myself, I ALWAYS took the time to teach. 10minutes to show a green guy the “right” way to do something was always better than an hour fixing what they tried to figure out on their own. My favorite “helpers” were the ones who were eager to learn and asked a lot of questions and they eventually blossomed into some of my favorite journeymen to work alongside of. Even with 15 years in my trade I’m STILL always open to suggestions/tips from the guys who came before me.

[@roccohight8281]

Damn good job there. Wish I was still doing this stuff to be able to use your techniques. One thing I would throw out there that may help someone as it can be easily overlooked, is that when we would do a job like this with new windows being installed, we wouldn’t install the screens for the windows until the very end after the siding. This helps prevent anybody from putting a hole in the screen when they aren’t paying attention. (We had a few guys that were drawn to them like magnets and would inevitably end up putting a hole in one) Anyway keep up the good work

[@clako68]

Always a pleasure watching others take pride in what they do.

[@jeburkholder]

Great no fail advice here. Thank you! My first time doing J and your process worked perfect everytime. Super pleased with my outcome!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@shaneboulos5714]

Definitely gonna fail. You never 100% miter the j. It's going to expand and contract.

[@HaloWolf102]

Amazing demonstration of proper trim on the outside of a window. I have scoured multiple videos(maybe that added to my understanding), but this video was the real kicker to understanding the concept.

[@jamesoxendine7588]

I never had a teacher for much either. My mistakes and the things I done right taught me and now, have made me prosperous. It's to easy once you take the time to learn and to also learn how to learn that sometimes there is a better way than the first. Complacency is the downfall of a lot of the workers and I've seen it first hand. I'm a roofer. I do inside work and outside. Anything but heating and air. Your videos have made a difference in certain things I do because I liked your technique. Thank you for everything bro, keep up the good work. Every video is helpful to me if no one else lol

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

thank you for letting me know! there's nothing more rewarding than knowing these videos are helping fellow installers. that's what they're here for. I do just about everything as well! hope you stick around to see the indoor work I have in store. if you saw the roof measuring video you can tell in the beginning I have more cut out for me yet at the flip house

[@paulcollins145]

I installed J channel on 2 windows and they looked terrible. Watched your video, twice, and went and started over with your methods and they turned out very well. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks for a great tutorial for us DIY folks.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Awesome man I'm happy to help

[@Ferrari_M5]

Awesome video. I’m DIYing my own siding and have been struggling with the J all week. An hour a window. This is so helpful. Thank you so much!!!!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Glad it helped!

[@WillaHerrera]

I'm fully confident that I can trim a window with J channel. I most likely will NEVER. But now I know. You explained it very well.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

That's what it is here for!

[@michaeljdoud9012]

Your the man. Thanks a lot. I do commercial carpentry so never did siding. I had a siding guy come over an start my j runner. I watched yiur video. Took all his down an re did it the right way lol the way you just taught me. Thanks again!

[@1hiitwunder]

I watched the whole thing and this really is a great method! with fail-safes built in! I used this method for my first siding job and it made it make more sense to cut those miters and the whole process really. Thanks dude!

[@86QUICKONSLICKS]

Came back to this video because I did the siding on the front of my house last year. Today I tried to J channel around my window on a different part of the house on just memory from last time, as I was nailing I hated the way the corners looked. Long story short I was doing it so wrong compared to this method that I did before and they came out perfect. This is a great video for the part timer like myself

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

happy to help man! glad this method worked well for you

[@saregam]

So very informative and detailed explanation with patience to explain in detail.Thanks, appreciate.Good workmanship.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Also, the fumbling around with the "speed' square did make it super confusing to my trainees, I'm having them watch this because I think there is alot of things we can pick up on what to do and what not to Do. Always want your 45 point furthest away from the window 🪟, it's the same exact angle that's already on the window frame itself, hard to mess that up. Thanks brother.

[@GeoMass1023]

Great video on how-to instructions. I'd also like to see a video about j-channel retrofit installation

[@stevemccauley5734]

Great video! Many years ago I worked for a contractor (1990 or so). I helped install vinyl siding on a few houses back then but I would never have considered myself knowlegable. I recently had to re-side my back room because of crappy old masonite siding falling down. I've watched a bunch of videos to refresh myself on doing it. Your video made it possible for me to get great results doing J channel around my windows & door. Remarkable. You obviously know what you're doing. And I appreciate your help!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

That's awesome man! Happy to help n Glad you got it done right

[@sibbettron5000]

I just used this technique on my windows, and they came out great. Thanks for the video, brother!

[@kodiehillaire4954]

Dude, I’m a commercial carpenter, and I’ve learned more from your videos [that I’ve watched in 4 months] then I have, from any “ticketed” guy I currently work with. Thanks for being awesome 🤙🏾

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I appreciate that bud! Glad it helped and Thanks for the comment

[@johndough1966]

Good to FINALLY see someone on YT properly use sill gaskets/flashing membranes.

[@ardendolas]

Amazing video tutorial, and it makes total sense. I'm about to siding for the first time ever tomorrow on my shed and I'm really glad I landed on this!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Happy to help

[@stevengrammont44]

When siding , green and red snips for sure , and Wiss are the best brand in my opinion.

[@butadreamwithinadream]

Midwest

[@Eger118877]

@@butadreamwithinadream I want to try Midwest bc I hear so many good reviews but dang they are pricey right?

[@thedelcodave]

After failing miserably on my first try. I watched your video and made myself a test square out of the scrap J and now I got it!!!. Thanks for the lesson. 1 down 5 more to go on my project.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Only gets easier! And cleaner!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

You can always make the 45's longer if you're struggling and then just cut the points off

[@thedelcodave]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction Great idea

[@VirtualVideosChannel]

Thank you for this, after my first attempt, which took me way longer than I would like to admit...and looked awful, I found your video, and that made the rest go so smoothly. It is so nice to not have to use the measuring tape as often, and all my cuts now look so much better. Thank you for taking the time!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

No problem. Happy to help

[@amfney]

Great video! I may give it a shot on a window install on my primary residence.

[@reginabanks2740]

Thank you very much. This is my first time doing this. And i ve learned how to do the 45.s

[@thomasglessner6067]

4 years late. Thank you for a great instructional video. I actually learned a lot.

[@TheREELDanBrisbois]

When you trim out your windows with aluminum I do the built in window j. Also I use the midwest snips from menards. But out of all the people iv seen j channel in my 7 years of doing siding theres only 3 or 4 people I no who can j channel good. And yours looks good. Keep taking pride in your work

[@sibersiberiano]

I work with windows about 20 years a different countrys Brazil Canada Chile Italy and U.S. and make fast clean and happy customer... Congrats buddy

[@jimbomaz]

I watched this video while installing my first J channel pieces. You helped me get perfect corners. Thanks!!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Hell yea that's what it's here for! Elongating that angle a smidgen and opening the mouth of that cut will do it every time! Thanks for the comment

[@jimbomaz]

@@NWIVeteranConstruction For sure..I kept telling my wife as I was cutting that angle..."I need to cut a bit off the line", along with other tips you gave. Thanks!

[@JonTurnquist]

Well done and it made my DIY siding look like a pro. (perhaps better than some pros around here) Thanks!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

You can bet on that! Nicely done sir

[@edwardsolis6796]

Thank you same here never done this before doing remolding my parent's house siding wrapping and the j-channels on my own but watching this helps my confident I can do it

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Glad I could help

[@perniculous]

It's nice to see someone taking pride in little details like that. So many houses these days are built with little care. The totality of poorly done little things turns into one big crappy job. On the new house I built, I don't think the people that put the window flashing around the windows gave one diggity damn shit if it stuck or not. Why bother then? Anyway, good job to you guys!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

haha

[@aarongrabowski5620]

Thanks for teaching us Zach. You are a great teacher.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I appreciate that man

[@brianfergus6231]

I’m siding my house now, this is how I’m doing all my windows and doors. Great video, thank you!!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Happy to help

[@josephanderson3551]

Thanks for the video. I watched it twice and then once while I did my first window and it looks mint. I only messed up on my extra that gets tucked under. I cut one 45 closer to the edge, but I kept it. Thanks again.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Happy to help

[@RichardPeterson845]

Getting ready to do siding for the first time.. thanks for the video, got alot more confidence going in now!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

awesome best of luck

[@JJ-nh8lv]

Totally agree. I can j much faster without a tape measure and it will be tighter, better...

[@Titaniumelbow]

Glad to see that you fold over the corners of the j channel. Best way to do it👍

[@jasonjennings5833]

Good job. If you leave the corners on it they will lock into the other piece. It’s hard to explain but if you know, you know.

[@zachlucas]

Thanks for the video! Getting ready to re-side my own house and this was extremely helpful.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Bet those windows turned out crisp!

[@robertbonsai7176]

Just finishing my 3000 sq ft place, great video, I want to share some tips I used. I bought the tool that cuts-bottom out. Worth the money to save time, but not necessary. But my siding is wood colour and with snips left the cutouts showing the plastic colour. Tool makes neat cuts. The tool I said can cut a small tab but Zack’s idea is way better for attaching. The corners at 45, if you keep it a few inches long then you can bend it over and keeps corner crisp and in place. I also too a 6” piece, cut perfect 45’s on each corner, used as a temp plate. Had some big windows and was hard to hold sides and get top figured out. I would get the bottom first, the sides at bottom are easy todo, then by leaving the sides a bit long at top, using my template I can trim the side piece at top, both sides, then measure the piece, keep few inches each side long like video, I did left side first, then put the piece up and used my template to measure the angle ect, then, put it up and Bammmm! Done. Looks great. As a tradesman I tell my apprentices my way works, here is how to do it, but, it’s ok to tweak it as you like. Thanks again.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thanks for the comment bud! I just don't have it in me to buy that tool so I can clip the ends to accept a 45. Coz like you said, With the way I do my corners I'm leaving that flange that the tool cuts off.

[@bkoz319]

been looking for a great video like this for years. thank you

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

no problem at all bud! thanks for the comments

[@JohnB-kv4gf]

Very helpful video and tutorial. I watched it 5 x because I learned something each time. You seem to be an outstanding person in many ways. Thank you so much.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Lots of swinging D'S & egos. Great video. I like how u had issues along the way, it shows the person watching what to do in those moments and they are common in the process. U don't have to blame it on (Matt) or his rookies, it happens to all of us.

[@mocyst1]

Red snips are lefts not rights. The cut in left direction. Hence “lefts”

[@jimmyt2525]

Great video. I followed your process and it turned out great!

[@awesometopics1988]

Excellent video I would guess you're from new york.. You remind me of some guys that I work with.. very knowledgeable and straightforward great info and training ..

[@alski259]

All three sides were spot-on as to measuring and cutting. I am having a real rough time with only the top piece. The miter has always been falling short.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

sorry to hear that! maybe you needed to make sure you were holding the far end flush to where you want them to sit before you made your mark? you can always elongate your 45 also, and nip off any extra. better long than short.

[@fastflyingarrow48]

Thanks for your videos. I’m a contractor and they have helped me a lot!

[@ajs96350]

The notching tool is more than worth it. I make that notch in 1 second and it's very clean.

[@cervix-a-lot8254]

I've never done j that way, but it's a pretty rad way to do it, I'm gonna give it a shot!...I like it!...clean and tight!

[@JStarke240]

Good stuff man! Learning what I can as I can watch your channel. I appreciate your explanations and verbal/visual delivery of the relevant details for the job at hand. I will say that flinging those metal snips around pointing at the J and coming so close to the glass got me nervous a few times, but all is well that ends well (an inch is as good as a mile when it comes to hit or miss).

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thanks man

[@jamieleigh5389]

That tool your talking about is well worth the money, no pencil no speed square needed, you can J a window in no time at all, it took me a long time to buy a pair but worth every penny!

[@robmccormack7033]

great video. just put up j channel for the first time after watching this and looks great. Thank you and thanks for your service!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Happy to help

[@alski259]

You can always tell the business owner (author/speaker) from the workers. As the saying goes, "...heavy is the head that wears the crown". Tough to keep the kids in line isn't it? Well done video sir

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Heavy is the head. I love it

[@tatonkatatonka]

You make it look easy I going to have to watch a few more times

[@captainbigbird9399]

Measure once, nail 3 times. Got it. 😃👍

[@apexclaimadjusters5816]

Wish I'd found this last week. Have a small porch rebuild with aluminum that was rotted out - zero flashing... Rebuilt with vinyl but not done it before. It's "ok", nobody but a pro would object, but some of it's coming out and getting redone now.

[@charlesmccormick8511]

Thnx for the tips Bro We work much alike Semper Fi from Boston Stay Strong Keep the Faith

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Right on glad you enjoyed

[@andydraus4361]

Very well done video. Thank you for making this. I'd like to see a similar one on doors. (ie: do I need an aluminum drip cap? Caulking? Tape? How is a door properly installed to protect from weather? Again... very well done. Very thorough and descriptive.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

depends on the window! if its got a flange like this and a place for you to but your j channel to then no..but if there's a piece of wood surrounding your windows edges then yes, the wood will rot if not wrapped or painted

[@gregdagg9305]

Thank you for the excellent instruction, the issue with the gapping on second window was probably nails from window installation standing proud like bottom J on first window.. Well done.

[@nicavergara5176]

Thank you verryy much. I just did my window like you show it and it works perfect. Thanks again

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@dillanbecker6371]

I recommend exterior galvanized nails instead of aluminum! They are a little more expensive but they are way stronger and you dont get bent nails! Fyi! Good work brother!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

I will look into that thank you for the suggestion!

[@steverone7623]

I have used the stainless steel capping nails but I thought all siding nails were electro-galvanized steel. Maybe you meant hot dipped galvanized nails as Norm once described he feels that they grab better because they are rougher

[@dillanbecker6371]

Where I'm at in Maine theres a few different options they have completely aluminum nails, elctrogalvinized which will rust eventually and yea what I'm referring to is a hot dipped galvanized. They have alot more strength and you never get bent nails like the aluminum ones! Can get pretty frustrating especially siding older barn board structures! Its worth the few extra dollars to get hot dipped! Just putting it out there I've used them and wont be going back to aluminum!

[@robparkey9880]

Definitely made that easier to understand than the way I was taught.

[@trevorglen5005]

Thanks. Used your techniques for my install, very happy with the results!

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Awesome! Glad it helped you out

[@garykintzler4273]

Thank you for this information and your service to make us safe.

[@rccle1023]

I liked everything you did but i would have bent out the channel so it sits against the window better. You wont have any gaps between channel and window.

[@elmerkerth3871]

That's the problem messed up on with a J channel great job showing me

[@foodlaw5778]

It is not possible for a homeowner to do a J channel that fast; it comes with experience.

[@baudilioayuac]

Gracias por compartir tus ideas my brother saludos cordiales desde Chicago Illinois

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

De nada mi amigo. Bien ciudad primero!

[@jakejohnson5197]

I learned a lot. It worked the first time, and I’m a total rookie. Thanks

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Nice job! Happy to help

[@cory1675]

Leave a little squared edge on your 45 at top and bottom hides those tiny little gaps from side j I dont cut my 45s to a sharp point anymore

[@cory1675]

I just seen u do it 10 seconds after comment lol nice work brother

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

lmfao awesome bud! thanks for the comment compliment sir

[@charleswright4541]

Most useful video regarding J channel that I've seen

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thanks bud! Definitely one of my favorites to do

[@cmtcmt661]

This guy us so proud of him self, he would have to change his ways on my crew. No one on my crew would put the top chanel under the the chanel below. It's common sense.

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

What. Lol

[@cmtcmt661]

See 4/13. www.familyhandyman.com/list/vinyl-siding-installation-tips/

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

@@cmtcmt661 yea man, look closer at what I did. I literally broke it down barney style. You can see clearly that I didn't put a piece in backwards

[@Mrbargais]

I usually leave the 45 and the bottom of j when I connect them. And if you put the 45 into that double bend of j it will stay there. Idk if you got what I meant, but that's how I do it. Also if top of window I'd higher than i can reach i just cut like 1.5" out of back of j and fold it more than 90° and just slide it down at the side of the window till the backbend hits the top and after finishing the bottom i just keep going until I get to top of window

[@williamconkin8444]

Yes notchers are best. ABC carried some that did the notch. A 2 step process. 1st notched, no, cut the tab to bend over or under. Full pressure made notch. Perfect notch and bend every time. Trust me I prefit all pieces, cut my 45s.made notches and bends...3 min. Thats like asking if a J tool is useful.

[@greglawrence742]

bro, used this yesterday, 28 degrees in upsate ny. it came out amazing! great viseo. your generosity made a huge difference in the quality of my job. cant wait to check out more of yuor vids. btw- where u located?

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

Thank you. Happy to help. And I'm in Indiana

[@haiperr6861]

I'm pretty sure your windows are taped wrong on top. The paper needs to be flipped up. Put tape straight on the sheeting and the window flashing. Then flip the paper back into place and retaped.