Replacing Part Of Your Siding

Replacing siding pieces step 1.

Replacing part of your siding.

Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. Aladdin has been installing quality vinyl siding for connecticut homeowners for decades. Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on. Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.

Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses. Get an estimate for new vinyl siding from aladdin. Vinyl is attractive durable and long lasting. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.

Hold any pieces above the. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife. The process is fairly simple.

Perform a close up inspection of any siding that appears warped. 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. Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts. Make the first cut with a circular saw.

It is available in many colors and styles to match any home. When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones. If this layer feels rotted in any way it s probably time to replace your siding.

Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape. Finish cuts image zoom using. Subscribe to this old house. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding.

If you re planning to totally replace the siding on your house that is strip off your present siding and put on new material you ll probably need a building permit. We have been in business since 1949 and have earned a reputation for providing quality products and installation along with professional service. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. How to repair wood siding.

If you re just putting a new layer of siding on top of what you have now you may or may not need a permit depending on your local building regulations. Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to.