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.

How to repair vinyl siding on house.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Use a zipper tool to remove the cutout. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Cut out damaged section of vinyl siding.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. If possible leave at least 2 inches of siding along the top edge of the damaged piece. Use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area.

You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.

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. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Remove the nails by using a pry bar. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.

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. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Remove the nails holding the strip directly above the damaged area.

15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.