How To Repair Vinyl Siding On House

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

How to repair vinyl siding on house.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Got a hole in your vinyl siding and want to patch it quickly. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

Be careful because older siding can become brittle. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding 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.

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. You can patch a hole in your vinyl siding in less than three minutes using tear aid type b from. How to fix a hole in vinyl siding. Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.