Replacing Broken Siding

Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails.

Replacing broken siding. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Hold any pieces above the. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1.

The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. Seal these joints. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones.

Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl. Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Then lock the siding back into place.

The process is fairly simple. You ll use basic tools to wiggle the rotted shingle out reassemble the pieces and use the old shingle as a guide for the new one. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding.

The bottom of the next course is locked into. To replicate the. Gap at corner and butt joints. Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding.

Remove the nails on. The patch should be larger than the piece you removed. Remove the nails in the corner cap. When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can.

Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and.