Repairing Vinyl Siding Wind Damage

Even though it s durable low maintenance and attractive vinyl siding can be seriously damaged during a storm.

Repairing vinyl siding wind damage.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is the most fragile of all siding materials and can melt in intense heat or become brittle in cold weather. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. The cost to repair a 170 foot section of damaged siding naturally varies depending on the material.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Repairing small sections of vinyl siding can be an expensive proposition if you have a repair. Introduction to repairing vinyl siding. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

In the early days siding was typically simple wood clapboard. To replace a singular piece of wood siding. Although it s durable low maintenance and appealing vinyl siding can be seriously harmed throughout a storm. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

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. Subscribe to this old house. When cold vinyl is especially prone to impact damage such as cracking or breaking apart. Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be indications of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying particles and wind driven hail.

Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. However vinyl 1 and aluminum siding have become popular options that are easy to care for and maintain. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Splits cracks chips breaks and holes can all be signs of storm damage both from the wind itself and also from flying debris and wind driven hail.