Repairing Vinyl Siding Wind Damage

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.

Repairing vinyl siding wind damage.

Subscribe to this old house. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. For decades siding has been a viable external shell for any home or business. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

Introduction to repairing vinyl siding. Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be signs of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying debris and wind driven hail. Even though it s durable low maintenance and attractive vinyl siding can be seriously damaged during a storm. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

To replace a singular piece of wood siding. 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. In the early days siding was typically simple wood clapboard. When cold vinyl is especially prone to impact damage such as cracking or breaking apart.

Vinyl siding is the most fragile of all siding materials and can melt in intense heat or become brittle in cold weather. Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be indications of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying particles and wind driven hail. Some types of damage warrant immediate attention. Although it s durable low maintenance and appealing vinyl siding can be seriously harmed throughout a storm.

However vinyl 1 and aluminum siding have become popular options that are easy to care for and maintain. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Some kinds of damage warrant instant attention.