How To Replace A Damaged Vinyl Siding

When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip.

How to replace a damaged vinyl siding.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1. The bottom of the next course is locked into. Use zip tool to.

Hold any pieces above the. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. It ll better match the house.

Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding.

What you need hammer tape measure zipper tool flat pry bar tin snips utility knife caulking gun replacement siding panels butyl caulk or gutter caulk duct tape materials for bracing a patch temporarily. Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image.