Locate the wall studs beneath the boxing which is the plywood exterior of the garage with a stud.
Siding around garage door opening.
In this video i ll show the process of upgrad.
What is aluminum capping.
Sheathing should smoothen across and cover the wall around the garage door completely to prevent moisture from building up.
Capping is the process of applying cut and formed aluminum sheeting over exterior wood trim.
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.
Measure the space between the corner mold and the j mold on one end of the garage wall.
Sander optional tape measure.
Wear the necessary personal protective equipment such as hand gloves and safety goggles.
Still living with that builder grade garage door trim.
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.
How to install vinyl siding around garage doors prep the garage.
Adding aluminum capping around your garage door will make this one less area of exterior home maintenance you ll need to worry about.
Get the materials and tools 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.