Fixing Damaged Vinyl Siding

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Fixing damaged vinyl siding.

Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. 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. Then install the recently bought piece at the less visible location.

Pull the nails holding the damaged siding and remove the damaged piece. Repairing small sections of vinyl siding can be an expensive proposition if you have a repair. Nail the siding loosely to allow for expansion and contraction. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

Push the new piece into the nailing strip of the course below. To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Cut the patch long. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

Introduction to repairing vinyl siding. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. How to fix discolored vinyl siding. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.

Even if you find an exact replacement the siding on your walls may have faded meaning that the new pieces will be noticeably darker. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding. When cold vinyl is especially prone to impact damage such as cracking or breaking apart. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Has your vinyl siding corner come undone. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. If the whole piece of siding isn t damaged the damaged section can be cut away using a utility knife and speed square. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Vinyl siding is the most fragile of all siding materials and can melt in intense heat or become brittle in cold weather.