Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.
How to replace a few pieces of siding.
Space them about every 16 inches near the old nail holes.
Slip the hook of the zip tool into the joint between the damaged piece and the piece above it.
To remove and replace damaged siding.
Then remove the damaged shake.
But widespread damage may get worse so if you notice it all around your house it may be time to get a consult for a full siding replacement.
How to replace one piece of vinyl siding 1.
Nail in the center of the nailing slot and leave about.
If there is damage only to small areas you may be able to just replace those pieces of siding.
Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts.
Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video.
Siding is exposed to mother nature all day every day for years.
Remove the nails in the corner cap.
How to repair wood siding.
Cut the new siding to length prime all four sides and allow the primer to dry before installing.
Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses.
If it doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel and remove the pieces.
Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife.
Make the first cut with a circular saw.
With the other use the claw end of a.
Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.
Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board.
Wedge each damaged shake or shingle out driving wedges under the damaged shake and under the shakes that overlap it.
Use a pry bar to remove the damaged siding.
Hold the loose undamaged piece of vinyl up and out of the way with one hand.
How to repair and replace siding step 1.
Roofing nails through the nailing flange.
Remove the nails on.
Cut the fiber cement siding to length wear approved dust protection.
To replicate the.
Pull out or cut off all nails as above.
Cut and prime replacement siding.
Remove any nails from the top piece of good siding.