How To Remove A Window With Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding can be cut with either tin snips or a utility knife.

How to remove a window with vinyl siding.

Instead remove any nails then use a siding removal tool to separate the siding panels. Sometimes there are little pieces of wood between the window and the wooden studs that hold the window tight. Vinyl siding presents a challenging obstacle when replacing windows because of the difficulty and expense of cutting and replacing it. Use a hammer or a drill to take out any nails or screws that are holding the window in place.

You can also score the siding. If it remains stuck double check to see if. If the vinyl siding around the window area has been damaged or needs replacing then now is the time to remove it. Tin snips are used much like scissors.

If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand. Now is also the time to add or replace a vinyl sill if you would like a window sill feature. Avoid closing the snips entirely to create a smoother cut. The easiest way to replace windows in a home with vinyl siding is to do the job from the interior.