Replacing Damaged Vinyl Sidin

Using a zip tool unlock the vinyl siding above the damaged section by inserting the curved tip of the tool blade under the end of the overlapping panel and hook onto the back lip of the buttlock.

Replacing damaged vinyl sidin.

The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece. 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. Pull the nails holding the damaged siding and remove the damaged piece.

Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. Use zip tool to disengage top of siding from the course above. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. To access and remove the damaged section of vinyl siding you must first unlock the siding above and below the damaged section.

Lift up the course above and pull the nails holding siding to wall. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.

Push the new piece into the nailing strip of the course below.