Replacing Damaged Vinyl Siding Sheet Metal Trim

If possible leave at least 2 inches of siding along the top edge of the damaged piece.

Replacing damaged vinyl siding sheet metal trim.

Use a pair of tin snips or a utility knife to cut the siding and place a straightedge on the piece to keep your cut. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Subscribe to this old house. Trim a replacement piece of siding to the same length as the damaged piece.

Vinyl siding corners are no exception. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. You can t do that with vinyl corner pieces. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.

Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Use a zipper tool to remove the cutout. Cut around damage use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area.

Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding. A light sanding with 220 grit paper readies the plinth for a coat of acrylic based primer and two coats of acrylic paint. The paint blends the repair with the rest of the trim but it isn t needed to protect the pvc from the sun.

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