How To Replace A Small Piece Of Vinyl Siding

How to remove small pieces of vinyl siding.

How to replace a small piece of vinyl siding.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. If you are going to throw it away or recycle it park a truck nearby so you can throw the siding directly into it for removal from your property. Subscribe to this old house. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.

Look under the siding piece you just located for a short flat notch. If the siding is still in good condition lay a tarp our to keep the siding clean. With the other use the claw. If possible leave at least 2 inches of siding along the top edge of the damaged piece.

Locate the vinyl siding piece above the piece you need to replace. Insert the tip of the zip tool into the. Slip the hook of the zip tool into the joint between the damaged piece and the piece above it. Hold the loose undamaged piece of vinyl up and out of the way with one hand.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Space them about every 16 inches near the old nail holes. Roofing nails through the nailing flange. Use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area.

Designate a large area to pile the pieces of vinyl siding. Wiggle the hook into the curved bottom lip of. How to replace one piece of vinyl siding. Slide the replacement piece up into place pushing up until the lower lip locks into the piece below it.