How To Remove Siding For Repair

How to repair wood siding.

How to remove siding for repair.

You ll probably need to start removing the siding to see the extent of the sheathing that needs to be replaced. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Repair the siding remove the nails in the corner cap.

The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Photo by john powell on unsplash.

Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses. Pull the piece of vinyl siding downward to disengage it from the course below it. If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand. If it remains stuck double check to see if.

Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove. If the piece still seems attached to the wall gently pull it outward so it comes free of the channel holding it in. Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife. Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts.

The wood will hold the upper piece of siding out of the way. It may be possible to reuse the siding. Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding. Its best to do this with a special tool but you can remove sliding with a flat pry bar and a hammer just take it slow and do it carefully.

Pull the zip tool downward and out to unhook the bottom lip then slide it along the edge pulling the siding out as you go. Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece. Make the first cut with a circular saw. Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out.