How To Replace Cracked Siding

This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco.

How to replace cracked siding.

It s as simple as unzipping the damaged piece and snapping in a new one. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. How to fix cracked siding before painting. Be sure to nail into the existing holes on the adjacent siding.

Over time the siding can loosen in places or develop horizontal cracks in. 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. No matter how durable fiber cement siding is though cracks can still occur. To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures.

Boards shingles and panels usually can be replaced without too much trouble. Subscribe to this old house. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece.

Vinyl siding is tough but not indestructible. Wood and vinyl siding are vulnerable to ground movement and harsh weather. Fill in the nail holes. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

Often a major re siding can be delayed by repairing sections of siding. Then cut out a vinyl patch that s wider than the segment you removed and attach it to the. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. Fiber cement siding is low cost for its rated lifespan and is easy to maintain when compared with other siding choices.

Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails. Install the replacement piece over the existing siding and attach with roofing nails. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Use the snips to cut away about two inches of the top nailing strip and the bottom j profile from both ends of the replacement piece.

Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs.