How To Splice Vinyl Siding

The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.

How to splice vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. Watch this video learn how to install accessories on multi story structures or very long expanses to allow for expansion and provide water drainage. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip.

To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house. Best way to cut vinyl siding and installation.

Vinyl siding comes in a variety of grains thickness and colors making it also a practical choice for many homeowners. If more than one length of inside corner post is required make a splice as follows. The bottom of the next course is locked into the nailing strip of the course below. Splicing inside corner posts.

Gap at all ends. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Install vinyl siding with our easy guide.

When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Off all but the outer face of the upper portion of the.