Replace 1 Piece Of Vinyl Siding

The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.

Replace 1 piece of vinyl siding.

Be sure to leave a bit of space between the nail heads and the siding so the vinyl can expand and contract as necessary during temperature fluctuations. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip. Tom uses a zip tool to reinstall vinyl siding which can be found at the local home center. If the piece of siding that you re replacing doesn t extend all the way from one corner of the wall to the other cut the replacement piece 2 inches longer than the bare area on the wall.

To lock the final piece in place use a zip tool. Hang new vinyl siding or some other type of siding as soon as possible to avoid damage to the exterior wall of your house. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. If you only remove one piece you might be able to cover the area with a tarp to protect it until you replace the piece.

Replacement siding can be found at a building products store or a vinyl siding distributor. Measure the area you uncovered so you know what size replacement piece you need. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.