Repairing Vinyl Siding Wind Damage

Even though it s durable low maintenance and attractive vinyl siding can be seriously damaged during a storm.

Repairing vinyl siding wind damage.

Some kinds of damage warrant instant attention. 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. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

Some types of damage warrant immediate attention. In the early days siding was typically simple wood clapboard. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be signs of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying debris and wind driven hail.

Subscribe to this old house. Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be indications of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying particles and wind driven hail. Although it s durable low maintenance and appealing vinyl siding can be seriously harmed throughout a storm. However vinyl 1 and aluminum siding have become popular options that are easy to care for and maintain.

To replace a singular piece of wood siding. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Introduction to repairing vinyl siding. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

The cost to repair a 170 foot section of damaged siding naturally varies depending on the material. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Repairing small sections of vinyl siding can be an expensive proposition if you have a repair. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.