How To Splice Vinyl Siding

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

How to splice vinyl siding.

15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Best way to cut vinyl siding and installation. Watch this video learn how to install accessories on multi story structures or very long expanses to allow for expansion and provide water drainage. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.

Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video.

Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Gap at all ends. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes.

Vinyl siding comes in a variety of grains thickness and colors making it also a practical choice for many homeowners. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Splicing inside corner posts. If more than one length of inside corner post is required make a splice as follows.

The bottom of the next course is locked into the nailing strip of the course below. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. Off all but the outer face of the upper portion of the. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color.