Replacing Vinyl Siding Corner Piece

Step 1 slide the vinyl siding removal tool just under the bottom lip of the uppermost piece of vinyl siding and pry gently upwards.

Replacing vinyl siding corner piece.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Be sure to leave about 1 8 of the nail exposed to allow the siding to flex.

After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece. With damaged wood corner pieces you simply remove the damaged piece and replace it with a new one. You can t do that with vinyl corner pieces. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner.

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. 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 may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.

Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. Trim a replacement piece of siding to the same length as the damaged piece. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Place the corner siding piece over top the wall s corner centering it over the corner.