How To Fix Siding On House

Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment.

How to fix siding on house. Make your repair last. Slip the notch of the siding removal tool into the ridge at bottom of the vinyl panel. Lift up the course above and pull the nails holding siding to wall. Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.

The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Use zip tool to disengage top of siding from the course above. The new section will also need to be either stained or painted costs extra.

Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment. If you find plenty of moisture the building paper and flashings may not have been installed correctly. Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face. Step 3 pull the panel toward you using the tool.

If your siding is buckling splitting warping delaminating or coming loose in large areas or if you see mold or other signs of moisture inside the siding remove a section and take a look. To repair damaged wood siding most contractors charge to replace an entire section typically 6 ft. Inspect wooden siding for peeling paint cracked boards insect damage and dry rot. If the cracks are extensive replacement is the better option.

The ridge is on the underside of the panel. Prime the back and edges of the new siding. Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

Peeling paint should be removed the area primed and repainted. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.