How to Repair Vinyl Siding
Cracks can sometimes occur in vinyl siding if it's struck while temperatures are low. Wait until spring and fix it easily.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
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Buy a zip tool at the hardware store or siding distributor. This tool slides along the bottom edge of locked siding.
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Insert the zip tool under the bottom edge of the section above the one you want to repair.
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Pull down on the tool, prying the lip of the siding loose.
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Pull out any nails holding the damaged piece onto the exterior wall.
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Pull the damaged piece out and lay it on a flat surface.
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Coat the back of the crack with a PVC cleaner.
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Use PVC cement to glue a piece of scrap siding to the back of the crack.
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Put the siding back into place and nail the top down. Be sure to leave about 1/8 inch of space between the nail head and the siding strip.
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Use the zip tool to pull the siding back into the locked position.
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Comments
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adjusterbucks
May 16, 2010
Quick easy answer...I like it! What if I don't have anymore scrap siding? Where is the best place to pick up scrap pieces with a similar color? -
dasbootjoe
Nov 14, 2008
Good article! Thanks
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veryirie
Nov 13, 2008
Great info and directions for repairing vinyl siding; thanks for publishing this!
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Mrsiding
Mar 08, 2008
During a storm I recently had a part of my vinyl siding outside corner crack. How do I replace it? thanks
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Mrsiding
Mar 08, 2008
During a storm I recently had a part of my vinyl siding outside corner crack. How do I replace it? thanks
