Removing Row Of Siding

Removing a damaged section of wood siding is relatively easy.

Removing row of siding.

To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in. Step 1 slide the thin edge of a flat pry bar carefully under the lower edge of the first piece of hardieplank siding to be removed. Remove the nails one at a time to disconnect the entire length of vinyl. To remove the uppermost piece start at one end of the bottom of the first panel and push the end of the zip tool up under siding until it hooks onto the underside of the lip.

Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding. Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. Use a mallet or hammer to gently drive the tip of the bar up behind the siding if necessary. Start by lifting an overlapped piece of vinyl on the top row.

Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove. If it remains stuck double check to see if. Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving. Repeat until you re at the ground and then remove the surrounding trim.

If you have a hammer a cat s paw tool and a few wood wedges you can slide the siding out. The wedges which are 1 to 2 inches in. Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out. You won t be able to.

Slide the separating tool underneath the bottom edge of the siding piece that is directly above the piece. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade. If the piece still seems attached to the wall gently pull it outward so it comes free of the channel holding it in. You should be able to slide it horizontally and remove it from the channel to expose the nails from the second row down.