Replacing Damaged Steel Siding

Here are five steps to replace damaged areas of siding during your home renovation.

Replacing damaged steel siding.

Originally posted by randy bush. The new panel you cut the top lock off scribe just under the lock and snap it off trim height if need to fit. Cut the top lock off a new panel. The solution may be as simple as caulking an opening or replacing a damaged or incorrectly installed piece of flashing.

A rain screen installation may be indicated. If a damaged shake doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel. Remove the nails on. 2006 publications international ltd.

You may need to replace the felt or building paper the flashings and the siding and perhaps the sheathing as well. With a heavy duty puddy knife open up a little under the top lock and panel that you left. Remove the nails in the corner cap. How to repair and replace siding step 1.

Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements. To replicate the. Cut the damaged piece along its center with a razor knife or tin snips. It is fairly easy to do have done it a number of times and you really have to look to see it.

Insert your zip tool into a gap between the section of siding you select and the one covering the edge of it. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Apply a thick bead of sealant used for rain gutters such as. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board.

Slide your zip tool back and forth parallel to the section of steel siding that you have chosen. You cut the damaged piece out a couple of inches below the top lock of that panel then nail that part down.