How to Cut Aluminum Siding While It's Still On
Aluminum siding secures to the plywood walls of your house with aluminum siding nails. If you want to cut a section of aluminum siding off your home with the siding still attached, you must deal with the nails. Keep in mind that the edges of aluminum siding are sharp, especially once you cut them. For this reason, make sure you protect your hands with a pair of leather gloves. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Find the nails that secure the aluminum siding to the wall and pull the nails up by sliding a pry bar between the siding and the wall. Tilt the bar to pull the nail up.
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Push the siding back against the wall and pull the nail completely out of the wall with a claw hammer.
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Scribe a line on the siding with a straightedge and a pencil to denote the section you must cut.
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Pull the siding away from the wall to allow room for cutting. While you pull, cut the siding with tin snips. Follow the line as closely as possible to ensure you cut the siding in a straight line.
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