More importantly, I don't to Band-Aid, it needs to be a permanent solution. I've never done this type of work before, but I can and will learn. I understand the wide piece of Z-channel goes up under the metal siding and the remaining over the window.ġ)Do I trim off the front face of the existing J-Channel flush with top of window to accommodate this installation?Ģ)Are sheet metal snips best choice for clean cut/appearance or is there a better tool for it?ģ)Is the Z-channel I have correct, or is there another Z-channel used in combination with J-Channel. Included with this posting are 3 pictures Top & Front Right of 'J' channel and one of the newly purchased Z-channel. I say some, because the very top ones are under the 5' gutter 14ft up. With considerable patience, I'm able to remove some of the Ring Shank nails without damage to existing panels.

Since the beginning of this nightmare, I have not been able to find video's showing 'Z-Channel' being installed on metal buildings, there are video's of Z-Channel being installed on regular house windows. At the risk of wearing down the patience of other members further. (Something I will forever see, each and every time I enter the shed.)Īny suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated. In my mind (which is tired and pissed off right) I'll end up with a frame that is disproportionate on the sides. One lands on top of a large rib, the other does not. Problem is, the installed window/s do not sit between the raised ribs of the siding. I even made template for the cut-outs on the horizontal pieces so they will butt close to siding and require minimum sealant. I decided to go that route using 1'thick treated which I will paint. I want to insulate it but cannot until this is fixed.Īn old GJ posting by Hautey (sp) - with same problem - had the brown framing idea (pic) from a another member named Charles down in Alabama, I believe. I tried to take the window out and everything is either nailed or glued (Installer must have gotten free supply somewhere.) Nails vice screws were used to attach the panels, so I opted not to take the sides off of the building. Suggestions were made to put Drip Cap (Z-channel) on top.

4 of windows are like picture (2 Single-hung's side by side.)

ALL of them leak down the sides inside onto girds. It came with property, I DID NOT put the windows in. I have a 40 x 60 Pole Barn with 5 windows in it.

How to remove j channel