Replace Top Piece Of Vinyl Siding

Replacement siding can be found at a building products store or a vinyl siding distributor.

Replace top piece of vinyl siding. Use the snips to cut away about two inches of the top nailing strip and the bottom j profile from both ends of the replacement piece. The good news is that with the right knowledge the right tools and a bit of time and energy the removal of your vinyl siding is a simple project. The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. Thank you for watching i hope this video helped you to replace your vinyl siding to the outside of your house.

Pull the tool downward to bring the hook over the top of the new piece of siding. For most of the house this method works wonderfully except for the top row. Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece. If you would like to see more videos of how.

Remove a piece of the nailing strip and on the back to allow for expansion and contraction. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Lock the panel into the one below it then gently snug it up before nailing. To lock the final piece in place use a zip tool.

There are many reasons why it may become necessary to remove or replace your exterior vinyl siding. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Insert the zip tool into the hook at the bottom of the piece of vinyl above the new piece. Install the replacement piece over the existing siding and attach with roofing nails.

Without an additional layer of siding to cover it as it touches the soffit. The advantage to using vinyl siding on the exterior of your home is you will not need to paint it as frequently and it is easy to repair using only a few tools. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Vinyl siding will expand and contract when the temperatures change.

The most common mistake homeowners make is nailing the vinyl siding too tight. Marking the position of each piece before you remove it photo 2 will help you reposition the siding without stretching it.