To accurately measure corner siding, you'll need to differentiate between outside and inside corners and measure them accordingly.
Measuring Outside Corner Siding
- Outside Corner Posts: Measure the vertical length of each outside corner where a corner post will be installed. This provides the total length of the outside corner posts needed.
- Example: If you have four outside corners, each 10 feet long, you will need a total of 40 feet of outside corner post material.
Measuring Inside Corner Siding
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Inside Corner Posts: Measure the vertical length of each inside corner where a corner post will be installed. This gives you the total length of the inside corner posts required.
- Example: If you have two inside corners, each 8 feet long, you will need a total of 16 feet of inside corner post material.
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J-Channel as an Alternative: If you are not using inside corner posts but plan to use J-channel instead, you will need to measure the length of each inside corner, double this measurement and add it to your total J-Channel requirement.
- Example: If you have two inside corners, each 8 feet long and you intend to use J-Channel, the calculation would be:
- 8 feet * 2 = 16 feet per inside corner
- 16 feet * 2 corners = 32 feet for all corners. You'll need 32 feet of J-Channel.
- Example: If you have two inside corners, each 8 feet long and you intend to use J-Channel, the calculation would be:
Summary Table
| Corner Type | Measurement Method | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Corners | Measure the length of each outside corner | Four corners, each 10 feet = 40 feet of outside corner post required |
| Inside Corners (Posts) | Measure the length of each inside corner | Two corners, each 8 feet = 16 feet of inside corner post required |
| Inside Corners (J-Channel) | Measure each inside corner length and double it. | Two corners, each 8 feet = 32 feet of J-Channel material. |
By following these steps and referencing your project needs, you can ensure accurate measurement of corner siding materials.
