How To Piece In A Section Of Vinyl Siding

It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

How to piece in a section of vinyl siding.

Apply caulk apply generous beads of butyl or gutter caulk on the adjacent siding about 1 2 inch from the edges of the cutout area. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Measure and cut the soffit pieces. Once it is in place test by sliding the last piece back and forth slightly.

Therefore you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove. Use a flat pry bar to remove the nails and the damaged section of siding.

Be careful because older siding can become brittle. After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece. Soffit and fascia starting with. Push up gently until you hear a click.

Push the top of the vinyl siding with the tabs into the utility trim just enough to hold the edge and push the bottom against the second to last piece of siding. Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool. Pull the piece of vinyl siding downward to disengage it from the course below it. Be sure the top and bottom click into place.

Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out. Keep in mind that the soffit pieces should measure 1 4 inch 6 35 mm shorter than the actual length of the soffit.

Be sure to leave about 1 8 of the nail exposed to allow the siding to flex during warmer or colder weather. Cut a replacement panel that is 4 inches longer than the damaged section.