Aluminum capping is also referred to as aluminum cladding and aluminum wrapping.
Siding around garage door opening.
In this video i ll show the process of upgrad.
Adding aluminum capping around your garage door will make this one less area of exterior home maintenance you ll need to worry about.
How to install vinyl siding around garage doors prep the garage.
To install wood lap siding and enhance the overall look of your home here is what you need to do.
Starter strip and first piece.
Fasten the decorative trim over the spacer allowing a inch slot where the sidings will be secured in place.
What is aluminum capping.
Capping is the process of applying cut and formed aluminum sheeting over exterior wood trim.
Wear the necessary personal protective equipment such as hand gloves and safety goggles.
Sheathing should smoothen across and cover the wall around the garage door completely to prevent moisture from building up.
Install the 1 inch x 3 inches wood spacer on top of the garage door jamb and the exterior sheathing.
Step 1 get the area ready.
It s probably rotted and patched and looks awful by now.
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.
Still living with that builder grade garage door trim.
Wood lap siding around a garage door looks best if it matches the siding of the house.
Sander optional tape measure.