Replacing Broken Siding

Then lock the siding back into place.

Replacing broken siding.

Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. The patch should be larger than the piece you removed. Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails.

Remove the nails in the corner cap. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can.

Hold any pieces above the. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. The bottom of the next course is locked into. Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape. Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.

Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding. Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl. Gap at corner and butt joints. Remove the nails on.

Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.

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. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board.

To replicate the. How to repair and replace siding step 1. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.