Replacing Part Of Your Siding

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Replacing part of your siding.

Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape. Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to.

If your home s siding has been damaged by a storm you can have it replaced with new vinyl siding. Replacing siding pieces step 1. Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on.

Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. How to repair wood siding. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. If this layer feels rotted in any way it s probably time to replace your siding.

Perform a close up inspection of any siding that appears warped. Using a screwdriver poke beneath the warped siding and note how firm the layer under the siding feels. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. We have been in business since 1949 and have earned a reputation for providing quality products and installation along with professional service.

Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. Subscribe to this old house. 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. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones.

Get an estimate for new vinyl siding from aladdin. The process is fairly simple. It is available in many colors and styles to match any home. When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can.

Hold any pieces above the. Vinyl is attractive durable and long lasting. If you re just putting a new layer of siding on top of what you have now you may or may not need a permit depending on your local building regulations. If you re planning to totally replace the siding on your house that is strip off your present siding and put on new material you ll probably need a building permit.

Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses. Here are a few tips to help you discern whether your existing siding needs to be replaced.