Replacing Part Of Your Siding

Perform a close up inspection of any siding that appears warped.

Replacing part of your siding.

Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts. Subscribe to this old house. You ll use basic tools to wiggle the rotted shingle out reassemble the pieces and use the old shingle as a guide for the new one. Hold any pieces above the.

If you re planning to totally replace the siding on your house that is strip off your present siding and put on new material you ll probably need a building permit. Vinyl is attractive durable and long lasting. Aladdin has been installing quality vinyl siding for connecticut homeowners for decades. Here are a few tips to help you discern whether your existing siding needs to be replaced.

If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones. Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife. The process is fairly simple. It is available in many colors and styles to match any home.

Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. We have been in business since 1949 and have earned a reputation for providing quality products and installation along with professional service. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding.

Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape. If your home s siding has been damaged by a storm you can have it replaced with new vinyl siding. Get an estimate for new vinyl siding from aladdin. How to repair wood siding.

When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can. Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to. Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses. If you re just putting a new layer of siding on top of what you have now you may or may not need a permit depending on your local building regulations.

Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. Finish cuts image zoom using. Using a screwdriver poke beneath the warped siding and note how firm the layer under the siding feels.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding.