Fixing Loose Vinyl Siding Window

Use a siding removal tool.

Fixing loose vinyl siding window.

If you re working with aluminum siding take care not to bend it and watch out for sharp edges. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. If it is sagging or has come loose from the outside of your house you canmot just drive a few nails through the siding to reattach it. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.

Nails should be loose to allow the siding to expand and contract in different temperatures. Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

Over time vinyl siding panels can become loose. This can cause panels to chip or crack if left unattended. To fix this mistake you may need to reinstall the siding. In most cases homeowners can quickly learn how to fix loose siding especially with help from this article.

At the same time use your hand to push the panel onto the upper locking edge of the panel beneath it. This section will explain how to patch a small area of vinyl siding and replace a panel section altogether. The hook on the tool grabs the locking edge at the bottom of each panel. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed. You ll probably only need to reconnect the j shaped buttock with the top locking ridge. Vinyl siding is hung loosely to allow it to expand and contract in the sun.

Do not cut the vinyl off. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. To repair you will need a siding removal tool that you can find at most home centers for about 5. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.

With vinyl siding the nails are hidden by the row above and it is difficult to get to them. Proper vinyl siding maintenance helps preserve the look of your home while reducing heating and cooling costs.