How Replace Vinyl Siding

Whether you re replacing vinyl siding or installing it for the first time we ll show you how to get the job done.

How replace vinyl siding.

We ll give you tips on preparing your home cutting vinyl siding and installing the siding panels. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. While repairing a damaged piece of siding is a task homeowners can tackle on their own dealing with a full home replacement due to underlying dry rot or moisture problems is best left to a siding professional.

The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. The best way to get a replacement piece is to take the broken piece to vinyl siding distributors in your area and find the closest match. Vinyl comes in a variety of grains thickness and colors making it also a practical choice for many homeowners. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

The downside of replacing older vinyl siding is that it can be hard to match the style and color and siding rarely has any identifying marks. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. Install siding at the top of a window or door in a similar fashion but this time set the siding on the window channel and use the window trim to mark the cut. Your total cost determination starts with your choice of siding.

Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.