How To Patch Corner Vinyl Siding

It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

How to patch corner vinyl siding. Follow the steps below for an easy project. Step 1 purchase vinyl siding patch. The corner trim s fasteners are beneath the siding and hard to remove without removing siding as well. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

Repair a damaged vinyl siding corner post. How to fix a hole in vinyl siding. It s much easier to create a patch for the damaged corner trim. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude. Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

Another area of vinyl siding that can be susceptible to damage is the corner post. Be sure to leave about 1 8 of the nail exposed to allow the siding to flex during warmer or colder weather. Replacing vinyl siding corners requires the loosening of the siding nearest the corner before you can remove and attach the new corner to the home. You can do your own vinyl siding repair on a corner and avoid spending money for a costly professional.

After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece. At a home improvement store purchase a patch that matches the damage piece you are looking to remove. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. By using an insulating corner post insert you can completely fill the gap behind the corner post and protect it from impact damage.