Replacing A Corner Of Vinyl Siding

Cut a piece of the vinyl trim you will use for the patch.

Replacing a corner of vinyl siding.

If you go with vinyl siding you can have a beautiful home without the work of caulking or painting. Replacing vinyl siding corners requires the loosening of the siding nearest the corner before you can remove and attach the new corner to the home. While today s exterior vinyl products withstand temperature extremes and ultraviolet rays without damage they may crack or fracture upon impact. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

Update your older home with an easy diy repair job using clip on super corners. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. This was a simple project and made our garage look a lot better. It makes worn siding look new again.

First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Use the utility knife to trim off the nailing flanges parts at the top and bottom that secure the trim to your house from the replacement piece. When using the siding as a patch you do not need the nailing flanges so cutting it away makes the piece useful for you.

The existing vinyl corner had a big hole. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. It only takes a few minutes to install them over any faded or damaged corners. With damaged wood corner pieces you simply remove the damaged piece and replace it with a new one.

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