Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool.
How to replace bottom piece of vinyl siding.
If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.
Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip.
Slip the hook of the zip tool into the joint between the damaged piece and the piece above it.
With the other use the claw end of a.
Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below 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.
If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand.
It ll better match the house than brand new siding.
You will need to remove the bottom course of siding with your removal tool.
At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding.
Remove the nails and the piece of siding.
Wiggle the hook into.
If it remains stuck double check to see if.
Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.
15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.
If the piece still seems attached to the wall gently pull it outward so it comes free of the channel holding it in.
How to replace one piece of vinyl siding 1.
You will actually start by pulling the bottom of the second course out of the top of the first course.