The patch should be larger than the piece you removed.
How to repair a piece of vinyl siding.
Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.
The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.
Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1.
Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image.
15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.
It ll better match the house than brand new siding.
Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl.
Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.
Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment.
Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.
Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips.