How To Repair Vinyl Siding

Introduction to repairing vinyl siding.

How to repair vinyl siding.

Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Even if you find an exact replacement the siding on your walls may have faded meaning that the new pieces will be noticeably darker. Repairing small sections of vinyl siding can be an expensive proposition if you have a repair.

Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool. 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. 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.

15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Then install the recently bought piece at the less visible location. 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. How to fix a hole in vinyl siding.

Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help. Then cut out a vinyl patch that s wider than the segment you removed and attach it to the. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

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. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

When cold vinyl is especially prone to impact damage such as cracking or breaking apart.