Fix Loose Piece Vinyl Siding

Over time vinyl siding panels can become loose.

Fix loose piece vinyl siding.

The patch should be larger than the piece you removed. That s why if you look at a piece of vinyl siding it doesn t have holes in it. How to fix loose vinyl siding. Fit the siding removal tool underneath the lower edge of the loose siding piece.

The only way to repair vinyl siding that has already warped in some way is to replace it. Gently pull with the tool as you move along the loose piece. How to fix loose siding steps. Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl.

This process lets you find the full extent of the disconnection between pieces. It has a. Vinyl siding is ideal for all seasons. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

If it is sagging or has come loose from the outside of your house you canmot just drive a few nails through the siding to reattach it. And it has to be nailed loosely because the siding is designed to expand and contract when it s exposed to the sunshine. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. This can cause panels to chip or crack if left unattended.

Facebook 0 tweet 0 pin 0 linkedin 0. Vinyl siding is hung loosely to allow it to expand and contract in the sun. It is possible to fix panels that are loose or too tight though without having to buy new ones. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.

First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1.

By using a vinyl siding removal tool you can guide loose panels back into place. With vinyl siding the nails are hidden by the row above and it is difficult to get to them. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Then lock the siding back into place.

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