How To Replace A Damaged Vinyl Siding

Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image.

How to replace a damaged vinyl siding.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding.

Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the. Hold any pieces above the. The patch should be larger than the piece you removed. Use zip tool to.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. The bottom of the next course is locked into. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.

Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl. 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.