Videos Of Making Vinyl Siding Repairs

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

Videos of making vinyl siding repairs.

You can patch a hole in your vinyl siding in less than three minutes using tear aid type b from. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Subscribe to this old house.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. This is our most comprehensive. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Then cut out a vinyl patch that s wider than the segment you removed and attach it to the. Watch the how to tutorial video for mendyl vinyl siding repair kit the only do it yourself vinyl siding repair kit on the market. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Not just another vinyl siding installation video. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.

We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.