Videos Of Making Vinyl Siding Repairs

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.

Videos of making vinyl siding repairs.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.

We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. This is our most comprehensive. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.

Got a hole in your vinyl siding and want to patch it quickly. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Watch the how to tutorial video for mendyl vinyl siding repair kit the only do it yourself vinyl siding repair kit on the market.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. Not just another vinyl siding installation video.

You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Subscribe to this old house.