Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece.
Top row of siding loose.
Without an additional layer of siding to cover it as it touches the soffit.
Then nail the flashing to the wall and lap the next piece over.
Step 2 mark the length of vinyl where the cut needs to be made to achieve the correct fit.
Use it to grab the locking edge of the loose panel and pull downward.
Step 3 removing the loose siding.
For most of the house this method works wonderfully except for the top row.
Step 1 measure the gap remaining at the top of the wall.
This will cause the loose panel to spring.
Pull the siding unlock tool down and it should bring the bottom of the siding panel come out.
Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.
To determine how much you will need to cut from the top of the panel measure the distance between the top of the under sill trim and the lock on the next panel down then subtract 1 4 inch 0 6 cm.
Over time vinyl siding panels can become loose.
Install trim under eaves rakes.
The loose siding panels need to be removed by using the siding unlock tool.
For vertical siding install j channel trim.
This can cause panels to chip or crack if left unattended.
Install the top row of siding.
Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose.
Use zip tool to disengage top of siding from the course above.
The hook simply needs to be placed under the edge of aluminum siding and then used to lift it out.
To repair you will need a siding removal tool that you can find at most home centers for about 5.
Overlap the flashing onto the row of siding just below the window.
At the same time use your hand to push the panel onto the upper locking edge of the panel beneath it.
Nail every 12 inches on center.
When you reach the top row of siding you will need to measure and cut it to fit.
The hook on the tool grabs the locking edge at the bottom of each panel.
For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake.
By using a vinyl siding removal tool you can guide loose panels back into place.
The entire structure of vinyl siding is based on overlapping sections with the attachment point on each row of siding covered by the one above it.
If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.
At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding.
Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool.
Leave the kick out flashing loose and slide the first panel behind the flashing.
Proper vinyl siding maintenance helps preserve the look of your home while reducing heating and cooling costs.
