Fixing Damaged Vinyl Siding

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.

Fixing damaged vinyl siding.

Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

If the repair is on a highly visible portion of the house you may want to remove a piece from a less visible part of the house perhaps in the back or behind a bush and use that as the patch. Cut the patch long. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. When cold vinyl is especially prone to impact damage such as cracking or breaking apart.

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. Pull the nails holding the damaged siding and remove the damaged piece. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.

Nail the siding loosely to allow for expansion and contraction. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Repairing small sections of vinyl siding can be an expensive proposition if you have a repair.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Vinyl siding is the most fragile of all siding materials and can melt in intense heat or become brittle in cold weather. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

How to fix discolored vinyl siding. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Vinyl siding is a common substance to use for covering and protecting the outside of your home and it has many appealing qualities such as being lightweight.

Even if you find an exact replacement the siding on your walls may have faded meaning that the new pieces will be noticeably darker. Then install the recently bought piece at the less visible location. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. If the whole piece of siding isn t damaged the damaged section can be cut away using a utility knife and speed square.