I've got some damage to the trim on my garage siding caused by hockey balls. I've tried searching online but couldn't find the specific info I need. How simple is it to replace these trim pieces? Also, what are these pieces called? I glued them back together as a temporary fix, but I want to know if I can tackle this myself.
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From what I see in your pic, it looks like you've got cedar shake vinyl siding, and the broken parts are known as j-channel. They’re typically nailed in before the siding is put up, so if it’s not possible to unlock your siding, you’ll need to remove it to swap out the j-channel. Start at the top and carefully take off the siding, keeping track of how everything goes back together. Get some tin snips and a new piece of channel to replace it. Just make sure to match how your old one was cut and fastened.
Thanks for the info! Is this a straightforward job, or should I consider hiring a pro?