Fix Replacement Siding

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

Fix replacement siding. Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs. 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. See typical tasks and time to repair board siding along with per unit costs and material requirements. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar.

These types of repairs are usually to replace pieces of missing siding or to repair minimal damage. Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece. The average homeowner pays about 726 to repair siding. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.

The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Get fair costs for your specific project requirements. Fill in the nail holes. Contractors charge anywhere from 40 to 70 per hour for labor.

For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Often a major re siding can be delayed by repairing sections of siding. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.

Boards shingles and panels usually can be replaced without too much trouble. Be sure to nail into the existing holes on the adjacent siding. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. The cost to repair board siding starts at 11 96 14 19 per square foot but can vary significantly with site conditions and options.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip. Older siding might hold asbestos which costs up to 10 000 to remove.

Install the replacement piece over the existing siding and attach with roofing nails. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. 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. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters.