How to Replace a Section of Aluminum Siding

A dent, tear or hole in aluminum siding can ruin its even look. Follow these steps to return your damaged siding to good condition.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Roofing Cement
• Roofing Cement
• Measuring Tapes
• Caulk
• Caulking Guns
• Tin Snips
• Caulk
• Tin Snips

1. Cut out the damaged area with tin snips.

2. Leave the top part of the old siding intact.

3. Cut out a replacement piece 6 inches wider than the piece you cut out. This allows for a 3-inch overlap at each end.

4. Cut off the nailing strip along the upper edge of the patch.

5. Apply caulk to the side and bottom edges of the cutout.

6. Apply roofing cement to the top edge and slide the patch into place.

7. Be sure to lock the bottom edge into the section below it.

[Vermont]

on 11/27/2008 I had a contractor do some work on my house which included needing to remove and replace some of my aluminum siding. They replaced the siding and left one piece overlapping the other below, not locked in. On top of that they put sheetrock screws through the exposed portion of the siding. Now we can see the screws from the outside of the house, ruining the seamless look of the siding. I am also concerned about the possibility of the screws rusting and streaking anice orange down the side of our house. Has anyone ever seen work like this before? Does anyone think that this is a normal practice or should the contractor be held accountable for there rushed work?

-Pissed off in Vermont