How Do You Repair Broken Vinyl Siding

Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.

How do you repair broken vinyl siding.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Hold any pieces above the. What you need hammer tape measure zipper tool flat pry bar tin snips utility knife caulking gun replacement siding panels butyl caulk or gutter caulk duct tape materials for bracing a patch temporarily. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding.

Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image. Then lock the siding back into place. Patching a small dent crack or hole. Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1.

Making minor corrections with caulk. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Purchase a suitable caulk. How to repair vinyl siding method 1 of 3.

Cut a 2 in 5 1 cm wide perimeter around the damage. Pull the nails holding the damaged siding and remove the damaged piece. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl.

Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. Nail the siding loosely to allow for expansion and contraction. The patch should be larger than the piece you removed. Push the new piece into the nailing strip of the course below.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.