Fixing Vinyl Siding

It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Fixing vinyl siding.

How to fix a hole in vinyl siding. If you go with vinyl siding you can have a beautiful home without the work of caulking or painting. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. It only takes a few minutes to install them over any faded or damaged corners.

Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help. Vinyl siding is both tough and durable. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude.

Then cut out a vinyl patch that s wider than the segment you removed and attach it to the. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. 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 framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. There are several ways to repair damaged vinyl siding depending on the extent of the damage.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. But like most building materials it can sustain damage from storms and extreme weather. Has your vinyl siding corner come undone.

Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. 15 minute vinyl siding repair 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.

You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.