Repair Loose Siding House

To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar.

Repair loose siding house.

These tools are inexpensive and can be used to fix loose vinyl siding or to remove siding panels completely. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. A new generation of wood fillers hardeners and epoxies fill holes and firm up soft spots so they are as strong as the original wood.

Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Push up firmly on the bottom of the piece of siding to reconnect the top lip of the loose piece of siding under the bottom lip of the piece of siding above the original loose piece.

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. At the same time use your hand to push the panel onto the upper locking edge of the panel beneath it. Pop the bottom lip of the original loose piece of siding back over top the piece of siding below it with the hook tool.

To repair you will need a siding removal tool that you can find at most home centers for about 5. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Purchase a siding removal tool. After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters.

Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Use it to grab the locking edge of the loose panel and pull downward. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in.

Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively. The hook on the tool grabs the locking edge at the bottom of each panel. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.