Repairing Vinyl Siding Wind Damage

Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be indications of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying particles and wind driven hail.

Repairing vinyl siding wind damage.

Vinyl siding is the most fragile of all siding materials and can melt in intense heat or become brittle in cold weather. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding. For decades siding has been a viable external shell for any home or business. When cold vinyl is especially prone to impact damage such as cracking or breaking apart.

To replace a singular piece of wood siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. In the early days siding was typically simple wood clapboard. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Although it s durable low maintenance and appealing vinyl siding can be seriously harmed throughout a storm. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Some kinds of damage warrant instant attention. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Even though it s durable low maintenance and attractive vinyl siding can be seriously damaged during a storm.

Repairing small sections of vinyl siding can be an expensive proposition if you have a repair. Introduction to repairing vinyl siding. Subscribe to this old house. Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be signs of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying debris and wind driven hail.