Replacing Broken Vinyl Siding

Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.

Replacing broken vinyl siding.

It ll better match the house. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel. Trim a replacement piece of siding to the same length as the damaged piece.

When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. What you need hammer tape measure zipper tool flat pry bar tin snips utility knife caulking gun replacement siding panels butyl caulk or gutter caulk duct tape materials for bracing a patch temporarily. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding. Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment.

Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips. Use a pair of tin snips or a utility knife to cut the siding and place a straightedge on the piece to keep your cut. Use zip tool to.

Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment.