Replacing Broken Siding

Then lock the siding back into place.

Replacing broken siding.

Hold any pieces above the. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails.

When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can. Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and. Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image.

The patch should be larger than the piece you removed. The process is fairly simple. You ll use basic tools to wiggle the rotted shingle out reassemble the pieces and use the old shingle as a guide for the new one. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Remove the nails on. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones.

Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.

Gap at corner and butt joints. Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding. To replicate the. Seal these joints.

Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. The bottom of the next course is locked into.

Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. How to repair and replace siding step 1.