Replacing A Corner Of Vinyl Siding

It makes worn siding look new again.

Replacing a corner of vinyl siding.

While today s exterior vinyl products withstand temperature extremes and ultraviolet rays without damage they may crack or fracture upon impact. When using the siding as a patch you do not need the nailing flanges so cutting it away makes the piece useful for you. 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. Subscribe to this old house.

This was a simple project and made our garage look a lot better. Here is how to do a diy vinyl siding corner repair. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. It only takes a few minutes to install them over any faded or damaged corners.

Be careful because older siding can become brittle. 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. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Cut a piece of the vinyl trim you will use for the patch.

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. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. With damaged wood corner pieces you simply remove the damaged piece and replace it with a new one.

Video of the day volume 0. You can t do that with vinyl corner pieces.