How To Splice Vinyl Siding

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

How to splice vinyl siding.

Gap at all ends. Install vinyl siding with our easy guide. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. 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.

Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. The bottom of the next course is locked into the nailing strip of the course below. If more than one length of inside corner post is required make a splice as follows. Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video.

When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.

The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of grains thickness and colors making it also a practical choice for many homeowners.

Best way to cut vinyl siding and installation. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Watch this video learn how to install accessories on multi story structures or very long expanses to allow for expansion and provide water drainage. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.