How To Repair Vinyl Siding On House

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

How to repair vinyl siding on house.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Use a zipper tool to remove the cutout. 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.

First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. The damaged panel of vinyl siding will now be flapping free since you have disconnected it at the top and bottom. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.

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. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.

Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Remove the nails holding the strip directly above the damaged area.

Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. Use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area. Remove the nails by using a pry bar. Cut out damaged section of vinyl siding.

If possible leave at least 2 inches of siding along the top edge of the damaged piece.