Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding.
Remove siding corner.
If the piece still seems attached to the wall gently pull it outward so it comes free of the channel holding it in.
Use the nail.
The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc.
To do this place a siding tool or a crow bar under the bottom of your top layer of siding.
Starting at the bottom and working your way up the corner slip a replacement cap under the bottom edges of the panels.
Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it.
A screwdriver or cat s paw can also slip under the heads.
How to replace vinyl siding corners step 1.
After you loosen one entire side start on.
If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand.
Step 1 remove the siding.
Slide the vinyl siding removal tool just under the bottom lip of the uppermost piece of vinyl siding and pry.
Take off the damaged caps.
Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.
You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.
With a pry bar or pliers remove all the nails underneath.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.
Be careful because older siding can become brittle.
First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.
Repeat this step on each piece of siding moving downwards as you go.
If it remains stuck double check to see if.
Pry this upwards until it is loose and then go along the siding for about 3 feet from the corner to ensure that it is free.