How To Patch Siding On House

Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.

How to patch siding on house.

The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding. Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment. Gap at corner and butt joints. If your siding is buckling splitting warping delaminating or coming loose in large areas or if you see mold or other signs of moisture inside the siding remove a section and take a look.

If you find plenty of moisture the building paper and flashings may not have been installed correctly. Make your repair last. Add an inch to the face width to account for the overlap of the piece above. Here s how to make sure you have a patch that s a perfect match before you begin.

Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. Peeling paint should be removed the area primed and repainted. Measure the butt edge thickness and the widths of the exposed faces of a few courses on the wall. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face. Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment. Prime the back and edges of the new siding. Then press the siding piece in place.

Put on latex gloves first because you don t want this stuff on your skin. If the cracks are extensive replacement is the better option. Run a bead of sealant along all the cut edges except the nailing strip at the top. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Small cracks or holes can be filled with wood putty sanded smooth primed and repainted. The clapboard you use for a patch should blend in seamlessly with your existing siding. Consult with a professional.

I used gutter sealant like a glue to hold the edges of the patch to the existing siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.