Replacing Part Of Your Siding

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Replacing part of your siding.

Make the first cut with a circular saw. Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts. Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape. The process is fairly simple.

Perform a close up inspection of any siding that appears warped. If you re just putting a new layer of siding on top of what you have now you may or may not need a permit depending on your local building regulations. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses.

Here are a few tips to help you discern whether your existing siding needs to be replaced. Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife. Project step by step 3 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Get an estimate for new vinyl siding from aladdin.

Subscribe to this old house. Aladdin has been installing quality vinyl siding for connecticut homeowners for decades. Finish cuts image zoom using. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding.

How to repair wood siding. If your home s siding has been damaged by a storm you can have it replaced with new vinyl siding. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones.

If this layer feels rotted in any way it s probably time to replace your siding. If you re planning to totally replace the siding on your house that is strip off your present siding and put on new material you ll probably need a building permit. The damaged board or shake is the only part that must be replaced and the job goes fairly quickly. Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on.

Replacing siding pieces step 1. When you notice a bad spot in your home s siding repair it as soon as you can. You ll use basic tools to wiggle the rotted shingle out reassemble the pieces and use the old shingle as a guide for the new one. Vinyl is attractive durable and long lasting.

Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to. Using a screwdriver poke beneath the warped siding and note how firm the layer under the siding feels.