How To Replace A Small Piece Of Vinyl Siding

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How to replace a small piece of vinyl siding.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Roofing nails through the nailing flange. How to remove small pieces of vinyl siding.

Slide the replacement piece up into place pushing up until the lower lip locks into the piece below it. Slip the hook of the zip tool into the joint between the damaged piece and the piece above it. 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.

How to replace one piece of vinyl siding. Look under the siding piece you just located for a short flat notch. Subscribe to this old house. With the other use the claw.

Designate a large area to pile the pieces of vinyl siding. Space them about every 16 inches near the old nail holes. If the siding is still in good condition lay a tarp our to keep the siding clean. Use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area.

Go to the end of that row either near a corner piece or a j channel. Insert the tip of the zip tool into the. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Use a zipper tool to remove the cutout.