Repairing Siding Corners

Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.

Repairing siding corners.

A new generation of wood fillers hardeners and epoxies fill holes and firm up soft spots so they are as strong as the original wood. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. 3 remove trim rot pieces with hammer and. 2 cut through marked lines with oscillating multi tool.

You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. You cut a corner too sharply and knock into them with ladders the lawn mower garden hose bikes you name it. You can do your own vinyl siding repair on a corner and avoid spending money for a costly professional. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

Step 1 purchase vinyl siding patch. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively. Metal siding corner s can be difficult to repair or replace.

At a home improvement store purchase a patch that matches the damage piece you are looking to remove. You may find that some corner pieces can simply be repaired while others will need to be replaced. All you need are replacements aluminum nails a pry bar a utility knife silicone glue preferably clear and paint to match the siding. End caps are very easy to replace.

However repair or replacement is possible with a little bit of time and effort. 1 mark new cut lines around trim rot with a combination square or speed square and pencil. Vinyl siding is installed from the bottom up so you must loosen it in the opposite direction. Once the snap seal releases use gloved fingers to loosen the siding to a distance of 3 feet from the corner.