Cut existing siding nails.
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Gap at corner and butt joints.
To break loose the lower half of the damaged piece start at one end and gently tap a small pry bar underneath.
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Using a utility knife score the entire length of the damaged clapboard from end to end about halfway up from.
Cut through the nails that are holding the old siding in place.
Seal these joints.
New matching vinyl siding tin snips minimum 1 galvanized steel nails with at least a 3 8 head and a.
When crosscutting the existing siding be sure to stagger the end joints so they aren t aligned.
An oscillating tool with a.
The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and.
Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk.
Cut and prime.
Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.
Then measure for proper fit of the new siding.
See how to remove the damaged siding with little damage to existing siding.
Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.
Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding.
Work the pry bar along the.