Replacing Siding Trim

In some urban areas with a high cost of living expect wages to reflect a slightly higher labor cost.

Replacing siding trim.

Thinner than most hardboard but it works in many cases has a comparable cost is highly rot resistant and carries a 50 year warranty. 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. Trim a replacement piece of siding to the same length as the damaged piece. Cut off the nail flanges on both sides of the.

The paint blends the repair with the rest of the trim but it isn t needed to protect the pvc from the sun. How to repair the corner trim on vinyl siding 1. Repair trim rot skirt board and corner board 1 mark new cut lines around trim rot with a combination square or speed square and pencil. 3 remove trim rot pieces with hammer and five in one.

A light sanding with 220 grit paper readies the plinth for a coat of acrylic based primer and two coats of acrylic paint. Cut a piece of corner trim to the length you measured in the previous step with a pair of tin snips. Then you can fill in the nail holes with putty and paint the trim to make it look perfect around your window. 2 cut through marked lines with oscillating multi tool.

Installing the new trim is as simple as nailing it onto your house and sealing the edges with caulk. The average cost to replace siding on your home is 5 000 to 12 000 because of adding in the expense of 1 000 to 3 000 for removal and disposal of the old siding. Measure the length of the damaged area on the corner trim. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones.

On average you ll pay 1 to 3 per square foot on labor. With accessibility issues and homes taller than one story you might pay 4 per square foot or more. The process is fairly simple. 4 measure for replacement trim piece 5 cut.

Add at least 4 inches to that amount. This cost will vary depending on the size of the home the type of siding used and how much labor costs are plus the additional cost factors mentioned above.