How To Vinyl Siding Repair

Using a pair of tin snips cut out the damaged section of siding.

How to vinyl siding repair.

Use care not to cut the top or bottom edges of the panels above or below the section you are removing. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Purchase a suitable caulk. There are several ways to repair damaged vinyl siding depending on the extent of the damage.

It ll better match the house. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. Cut a 2 in 5 1 cm wide perimeter around the damage.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1. Patching a small dent crack or hole.

Cut out damaged section of vinyl siding next you will have to cut out the damaged section of vinyl siding. The patch should be larger than the piece you removed. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel. Squirt a generous dollop of exterior caulking that matches the color of the siding into the hole.

Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image. 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. How to repair vinyl siding method 1 of 3. Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Allow it to completely dry then use a razor scraper to cut the excess caulk flush with the outside of the siding. Making minor corrections with caulk.

Then lock the siding back into place.