How To Remove Vinyl Siding And Trim Around A Window

Instead remove any nails then use a siding removal tool to separate the siding panels.

How to remove vinyl siding and trim around a window.

Use a siding removal tool. If the vinyl siding around the window area has been damaged or needs replacing then now is the time to remove it. Vinyl siding comprises long interlocking panels special trim called j channel that finishes the ends of rows and other trim pieces that vary based on the house and the brand of siding. To remove a piece at your eye level slide the zip tool under the piece above that one.

Use this tool by inserting it where a piece of vinyl overlaps a piece below it and then sliding it across until you reach the end of the piece. You ll hook the edge that is locked to the lower damaged strip. Zip tools disconnect a higher piece from a lower piece. Use tin snips to cut a length of j molding 2 inches longer than the width of the window.

A well done trim installation can set up the rest of the project for success and dramatically improve the overall appearance of the home. Installing insulated vinyl siding is very similar to installing traditional vinyl siding. Do not cut the vinyl off. Use a zip tool to disconnect two pieces of siding.

Cut a 1 inch notch out of the j molding at both ends by scoring it with a utility knife across its top side. Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area. Slide the tool to the side and it will unzip the seam. Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed.

Mark the strip of vinyl you want to remove. Reveal the nails anchoring a piece to the wall by sticking the zip tool under the bottom of the piece above it. This video shows how to trim around half round and quarter round windows and accents. Remove any damaged vinyl siding.

Then slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the strip above the one you want to remove.