When the board is completely cut through on both sides of the damage the damaged section should pull down and out fairly easily.
How to replace damaged steel siding.
Step 1 setting up.
Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.
Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.
You cut the damaged piece out a couple of inches below the top lock of that panel then nail that part down.
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You will be working with sharp materials and it is important to protect your hands.
Step 2 removing the nails.
If necessary move the wedges to make room for the saw but leave the wedges under the clapboard.
Remove the bottom portion of the damaged section.
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Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.
Apply a thick bead of sealant used for rain gutters such as.
Cut the damaged piece along its center with a razor knife or tin snips.
See if you can.
With a heavy duty puddy knife open up a little under the top lock and panel that you left.
Put on your gloves.
Step 3 removing the siding.
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Cut the top lock off a new panel.