Replacing Broken Siding

The patch should be larger than the piece you removed.

Replacing broken siding. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. To replicate the. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding. How to repair and replace siding step 1. Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape.

When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Remove the nails in the corner cap.

Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image. The process is fairly simple. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and.

Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl. Gap at corner and butt joints. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. Hold any pieces above the.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Then lock the siding back into place. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones.

Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

The bottom of the next course is locked into. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. 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.