Diy House Siding Repair

Make your repair last.

Diy house siding repair.

Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.

Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively. 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. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. A new generation of wood fillers hardeners and epoxies fill holes and firm up soft spots so they are as strong as the original wood.

Unpainted caulk can stand out and detract from the overall appearance of your vinyl siding. When the caulk has fully cured clean the entire area. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.