When crosscutting the existing siding be sure to stagger the end joints so they aren t aligned above each other.
How to remove steel lap siding.
To cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on each side of the damage.
Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.
Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.
Step 3 removing the siding.
Step 2 removing the nails.
Put on your gloves.
Step 1 setting up.
Be careful not to damage the sheathing.
Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.
How to remove and replace wood siding.
Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.
An oscillating tool with.
See if you can.
Cut existing siding nails.
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.
You will be working with sharp materials and it is important to protect your hands.