Replacing Damaged Vinyl Siding Sheet Metal Trim

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Replacing damaged vinyl siding sheet metal trim.

If possible leave at least 2 inches of siding along the top edge of the damaged piece. 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. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

Cut around damage use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area. Trim a replacement piece of siding to the same length as the damaged piece. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. The paint blends the repair with the rest of the trim but it isn t needed to protect the pvc from the sun. You can t do that with vinyl corner pieces. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.

Use a pair of tin snips or a utility knife to cut the siding and place a straightedge on the piece to keep your cut. With damaged wood corner pieces you simply remove the damaged piece and replace it with a new one. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Vinyl siding corners are no exception.

A light sanding with 220 grit paper readies the plinth for a coat of acrylic based primer and two coats of acrylic paint.