Removing Vinyl Shake Siding

Nail vertical vinyl corners to the corners of the house making sure they are plumb.

Removing vinyl shake siding.

Push the siding downward to remove it from the piece below it. View products northwoods vinyl shakes. Pop a level chalk line for the starter strip an inch or two above the bottom of the siding. Place the palms of your hands on the siding and apply downward pressure until the piece pops free.

House siding costs 4 300 to 15 800 on average or between 3 to 11 per square foot depending on the home s size and materials used. The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc. Meanwhile a synthetic stone will set you back an average of 12 to 25 per square foot including installation. The cost to reside a 2 000 square foot home with vinyl is 7 100 on average.

The cost to replace siding adds 1 000 to 3 000 for removing the old siding. The trim secures the edges of vinyl in position and hides any nail heads. Attach j channel trim strips around windows and doors and along the eaves. Vinyl siding panels are interlocked at their top and bottom edges via j shaped channels called buttlocks.

Vinyl siding is the most popular material and it is relatively cheap costing an average of 2 to 7 per square foot including installation. Each panel overlaps the panel below it and locks into place along the buttlock joint. Finally consider the cost of removing and disposing of your old siding. Use the zip tool to release the buttlock at the top and bottom of the piece you want to remove.

Cedar impressions shake and shingle siding is available in several styles and features the most authentic wood look in the industry truetexture. Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it.