Replacing Damaged Steel Siding

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Replacing damaged steel siding.

Here are five steps to replace damaged areas of siding during your home renovation. Cut the top lock off a new panel. Remove the nails in the corner cap. With a heavy duty puddy knife open up a little under the top lock and panel that you left.

Remove the pieces and pull out the nails. You cut the damaged piece out a couple of inches below the top lock of that panel then nail that part down. How to repair and replace siding step 1. It is fairly easy to do have done it a number of times and you really have to look to see it.

Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Remove the nails on. Cut the damaged piece along its center with a razor knife or tin snips. Remove the bottom portion of the damaged section.

The new panel you cut the top lock off scribe just under the lock and snap it off trim height if need to fit. Windows and doors present special problems. Slide your zip tool back and forth parallel to the section of steel siding that you have chosen. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

Originally posted by randy bush. Apply a thick bead of sealant used for rain gutters such as. Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements. A rain screen installation may be indicated.

Insert your zip tool into a gap between the section of siding you select and the one covering the edge of it. You may need to replace the felt or building paper the flashings and the siding and perhaps the sheathing as well.