Vinyl siding is installed from the bottom up.
How to reattach a loose piece of vinyl siding.
First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.
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Remove the siding in the reverse of how it was installed.
Under normal circumstances vinyl siding should not come loose if it was originally hung properly.
Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips.
This can cause panels to chip or crack if left unattended.
The tool is available at most hardware stores and usually costs less than 10.
At the same time use your hand to push the panel onto the upper locking edge of the panel beneath it.
Do apply too much pressure when lifing vinyl panels as these panels can chip or crack.
Use it to grab the locking edge of the loose panel and pull downward.
Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.
After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece.
Work down the panel using your hand and the siding tool in this way until the panel has completely snapped back together.
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Over time vinyl siding panels can become loose.
Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment.
Once you locate all areas of looseness begin snapping the loose edge back into place against the locking ridge.
Repair loose vinyl siding panels as soon as possible to avoid insect infestation or damage to your home due to wind rain or cold temperatures.
By using a vinyl siding removal tool you can guide loose panels back into place.
Insert the hook of a vinyl siding removal tool into the buttlock of a panel you want to snap back in place.
Fit the siding removal tool underneath the lower edge of the loose siding piece.
You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.
Be careful because older siding can become brittle.
Gently pull with the tool as you move along the loose piece.
The panels should reattach easily.
Be sure to leave about 1 8 of the nail exposed to allow the siding to flex.
Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment.
This process lets you find the full extent of the disconnection between pieces.
