How To Replace Damaged Vinyl Siding

When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color.

How to replace damaged vinyl siding.

Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image. Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Pull the nails holding the damaged siding and remove the damaged piece. Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Push the new piece into the nailing strip of the course below. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. Use a zipper tool to remove the cutout.

Hold any pieces above the. Use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area. The patch should be larger than the piece you removed.