Leaving Damaged Siding

Cut out damaged section of vinyl siding using a pair of tin snips cut out the damaged section of siding.

Leaving damaged siding.

Standing at one end of the damaged section of siding hammer a wood wedge under the course of siding directly above the damaged section. Cut through the board on each side of the damaged area using a backsaw or a hacksaw. If you don t. Pull downward on the tool to unhook the siding and slide the tool toward the opposite end to continue unzipping.

Most of the vinyl siding problems we see appear to be due to poor installation details though on occasion we see cracks and breaks that may be blamed on older more brittle vinyl products. Wedge the board away from the house by driving wedges up under the damaged board to pull it out from the. Your damaged wood clapboard siding board will be firmly rooted in place. Mark the repair area.

How to repair wood siding tools and materials. Repairing a single wood siding board. Repeat the process every few feet until the entire top edge. In rare instances you may want to remove the entire length of the siding board.

Cut away the. Too much direct sun causes the siding to dry out warp and crack. Unzipping panels will open access to the nails holding the damaged panel in place. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

Use care not to cut the top or bottom edges of the panels above or below the section you are removing. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Remove the nails in the corner cap.

To unzip the damaged panel insert the zip tool under the lip of the vinyl until it catches on the lip. Normal damage that occurs to your home s siding like fading from sun exposure or dirt and grime is your responsibility and won t be covered for the replacement cost. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. Leaving cedar untreated and exposed to the elements causes its natural honey color to become weathered and gray.

Installation gaps in siding of any type if not back flashed invite leaks into the wall above left. Matching siding coverage is meant to help you if your original siding that s damaged is discontinued.