How To Replace A Piece Of Siding On House

Attach the siding with 10d galvanized box nails driven into the overlap at least 1 2 in.

How to replace a piece of siding on house.

Use a pair of tin snips or a utility knife to cut the siding and place a straightedge on the piece to keep your cut. Above the bottom edge. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Corner caps are small pieces sometimes used instead of corner posts for aluminum siding. If the old vinyl has faded or you can t find the right color take the broken piece to a paint store and have the color matched. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.

Aluminum siding joins together much like vinyl so it s fairly easy to patch or replace a panel. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. The courses should overlap by at least 1 in. Replace siding by working from the bottom up you might need a helper here.

The best way to get a replacement piece is to take the broken piece to vinyl siding distributors in your area and find the closest match. Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video.