How To Repair Plastic Siding

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

How to repair plastic siding.

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 framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.

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. 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. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.