Cut a scrap piece of siding to a length that is several inches longer than the hole.
Repairing vinyl siding that doesn t line up.
You can also use utility.
Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help.
Can you suggest a method of repair or course of action.
Repairing large holes or cracks.
A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude.
Be sure to line up the shingle panels with studs so rather than starting at the end start in the center and line the end of the shingle panel up with the center stud.
Siding does not line up.
These step by step instructions show how to repair damaged vinyl siding by installing a patch.
It doesn t need to fit exactly in the corner.
A professional siding installer will use a transit or other leveling device to start all of the siding rows.
When installing siding great care must be exercised in order that all of the siding lines up at the corners.
Use a utility knife to cut the nailing strip off the top of a piece of matching siding that s larger than the hole or crack then attach it on top of the damaged piece with construction adhesive.
It should snap apart.
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.
How to fix a hole in vinyl siding.
Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.
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Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.