Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.
How to remove steel lap siding.
How to remove steel siding.
Using a circular saw set to the thickness of the siding complete as much of the cut as you can without cutting into the siding above the cut.
Cut through the nails that are holding the old siding in place.
Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.
Step 1 setting up.
Step 2 removing the nails.
See if you can.
Cut existing siding nails.
Step 3 removing the siding.
Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.
How to remove and replace wood siding.
You will be working with sharp materials and it is important to protect your hands.
Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video.
Be careful not to damage the sheathing.
To cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on each side of the damage.
Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.