How To Remove A Window With Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding can be cut with either tin snips or a utility knife.

How to remove a window with vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding presents a challenging obstacle when replacing windows because of the difficulty and expense of cutting and replacing it. If it remains stuck double check to see if. Avoid closing the snips entirely to create a smoother cut. If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand.

Most windows are removed and replaced from the exterior of the home. Instead remove any nails then use a siding removal tool to separate the siding panels. Sometimes there are little pieces of wood between the window and the wooden studs that hold the window tight. If the vinyl siding around the window area has been damaged or needs replacing then now is the time to remove it.

Remove any damaged vinyl siding. The easiest way to replace windows in a home with vinyl siding is to do the job from the interior. Use a hammer or a drill to take out any nails or screws that are holding the window in place. Tin snips are used much like scissors.