How To Repair Hole In Siding

Next time you get a siding installation or repair ask your pro about contoured progressive foam insulation which fills in that gap by conforming to the style of the panels and provides.

How to repair hole in siding.

A siding zip tool pops the piece off from the bottom edge. A hole or tear in your siding requires a little more effort to repair. Use siding cleaner to clean the area around the hole. Overfill the hole slightly then use your caulk trimmer to scrape off the excess caulk.

If you can t find caulking that matches fill the hole with paintable caulk then paint over it with exterior acrylic latex paint after it has cured. Wipe the area dry with a rag. Holes an inch or two across or long narrow holes that still appear patchable require removing the damaged piece of vinyl to fix it. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude.

Squirt a generous dollop of exterior caulking that matches the color of the siding into the hole. Use your utility knife or shears to cut a scrap piece of siding several inches longer than. Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help.