How To Patch Small Hole In Vinyl Siding

Nail holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are tough to repair without replacing the entire piece but a squirt of color matched caulk from a siding supplier will solve the problem for a lot less money and aggravation.

How to patch small hole in vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding is susceptible to holes and cracks because there s a small but hollow space between the siding and the home s sheathing. You ll need a tube of color matched vinyl siding caulk which you can purchase from siding retailers. Allow it to completely dry then use a razor scraper to cut the excess caulk flush with the outside of the siding. Use siding cleaner to clean the area around the puncture.

Squirt a generous dollop of exterior caulking that matches the color of the siding into the hole. Vinyl siding is fairly resilient but stray baseballs or chunks of hail can leave behind holes dents and cracks. Holes an inch or two across or long narrow holes that still appear patchable require removing the damaged piece of vinyl to fix it. Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help.

Caulk is matched the same way as paint. Wipe the area dry with a rag. Cover the hole from the back side with foil tape then put the siding back where it belongs. Squeeze the caulk into the puncture to fill the space behind the hole.

Cut the tip of your color match vinyl siding caulk and fit the tube into your caulk gun. If you can t find caulking that matches fill the hole with paintable caulk then paint over it with exterior acrylic latex paint after it has cured. Next time you get a siding installation or repair ask your pro about contoured progressive foam insulation which fills in that gap by conforming to the style of the panels and provides support for your vinyl siding. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude.

A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude. Repair minor holes quickly and easily with vinyl caulk. A siding zip tool pops the piece off from the bottom edge. Slightly larger damage can be removed as a small segment and.