Lift up the very top portion of the trim to expose the top edge of the vertical siding.
How to remove and replace damaged vinyl siding.
Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out.
Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip.
Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding.
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If it remains stuck double check to see if.
If the whole piece of siding isn t damaged the damaged section can be cut away using a utility knife and speed square.
Slide the hook of the zip tool between the buttlock lip and toplock.
Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.
Push the new piece into the nailing strip of the course below.
Pull the nails holding the damaged siding and remove the damaged piece.
Nail the siding loosely to allow for expansion and contraction.
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Cut the patch long.
Here are the basic steps.
If the piece still seems attached to the wall gently pull it outward so it comes free of the channel holding it in.
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All it takes is a few minutes and a few simple tools to get access for repairs or modifications to a wall covered with this popular cladding.
The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.
If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand.