Remove Vinyl Siding From Bottom Up

Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out.

Remove vinyl siding from bottom up.

To prevent streaking start at the bottom and work up towards the top of the house. The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc. The trim secures the edges of vinyl in position and hides any nail heads. If the siding is still in good condition lay a tarp our to keep the siding clean.

Be sure to leave about 1 8 of the nail. If you are going to throw it away or recycle it park a truck nearby so you can throw the siding directly into it for removal from your property. Vinyl siding panels are interlocked at their top and bottom edges via j shaped channels called buttlocks. Designate a large area to pile the pieces of vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. To remove the uppermost piece start at one end of the bottom of the first panel and push the end of the zip tool up under siding until it hooks onto the underside of the lip. Each panel overlaps the panel below it and locks into place along the buttlock joint.

Hold the snap flange at the bottom of the replacement panel up to the removed segment. Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding. Then cut out a. You won t be able.

First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. Some good vinyl sider. Start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove.

Removing and installing vinyl siding. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment. When cleaning vinyl siding remember to thoroughly rinse away any residue as you go.

After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece.