15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.
Replace one piece of vinyl siding.
With the other use the claw end of a hammer to pry up the nails holding the damaged piece of vinyl to the wall.
Replacement siding can be found at a building products store or a vinyl siding distributor.
Vinyl siding is designed to withstand weather and resist moisture damage.
Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip.
After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters.
Tom uses a zip tool to reinstall vinyl siding which can be found at the local home center.
The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.
It can have the look of wood siding without the ongoing work and expense.
Siding contractors charge 40 50 per hour plus the cost of the siding which averages 40.
Hold the loose undamaged piece of vinyl up and out of the way with one hand.
Save big with vinyl siding.
The total amount to replace a damaged section of vinyl siding averages 80 90.
Remove a piece of the nailing strip and on the back to allow for expansion and contraction.
To lock the final piece in place use a zip tool.
Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.
To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar.
If you want siding for your home that looks great and is durable but requires little maintenance look no further.