Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl.
How to repair damaged vinyl siding.
Cut a 2 in 5 1 cm wide perimeter around the damage.
Making minor corrections with caulk.
Use care not to cut the top or bottom edges of the panels above or below the section you are removing.
Patching a small dent crack or hole.
Use a zipper tool to remove the cutout.
Purchase a suitable caulk.
Cut out damaged section of vinyl siding using a pair of tin snips cut out the damaged section of siding.
The patch should be larger than the piece you removed.
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If possible leave at least 2 inches of siding along the top edge of the damaged piece.
Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.
Exterior caulk that is intended for vinyl.
Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image.
It ll better match the house.
How to repair vinyl siding method 1 of 3.
Then lock the siding back into place.
Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.
Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1.