Replacing Part Of Your Siding

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Replacing part of your siding.

Perform a close up inspection of any siding that appears warped. 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. Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding.

Here are a few tips to help you discern whether your existing siding needs to be replaced. Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts. Vinyl is attractive durable and long lasting. How to repair wood siding.

If this layer feels rotted in any way it s probably time to replace your siding. When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can. 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. Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on.

Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones. Make the first cut with a circular saw. Aladdin has been installing quality vinyl siding for connecticut homeowners for decades.

Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape. Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to. 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.

Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife. If your home s siding has been damaged by a storm you can have it replaced with new vinyl siding. Hold any pieces above the. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.

It is available in many colors and styles to match any home. Get an estimate for new vinyl siding from aladdin. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. Finish cuts image zoom using.

The process is fairly simple. Replacing siding pieces step 1.