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My wife and I decided to paint our aluminum siding instead of replacing with vinyl. However, we really would like a wider trim around the windows. Almost all of my windows have standard j-channel that doesn't protrude
very far. We would've liked to put 3" j-channel to give the windows a bolder look. Is this possible with the existing siding already there?
Even if I somehow put the new j-channel over the original j for cosmetic purposes only, that would suffice for me. Thanks for any advice.
 
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Yes, that was my original thought. We discussed with the siding contractor and he was going to use a 3" j-channel to give the effect of a wider window trim. Now that I'm keeping the siding, I'm looking for the easiest way to achieve a wider window trim. I know using the wide j-channel is sort of the chintzy way to do it but if it saves me a good deal of money, we'll be alright with the look. Now I'm not sure how in the world I would secure a wide j-channel to the house because I can't nail behind the siding...with the siding in place.

I guess my question should be that: can I retrofit a 3" j-channel to look like wide trim or will I have to cut back the siding, lay on 1X4 trim and have a siding guy bend some aluminum to fit?
 
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