Replacing Vinyl Siding

There are many different types of house sidings, but vinyl siding is the strongest of siding materials! Although, it is considered to be tough and strong enough to protect your walls, the fact is that over a period of time vinyl siding becomes prone to damage caused by natural elements, such as intense sunlight, heavy rains and strong winds. If you have a damaged siding, the obvious thing going on in your mind will be to replace it. However, let me tell you that replacing vinyl siding can be quite drawn-out. If the vinyl siding is damaged in some places, you can easily fix the problem without any need for replacing it fully.

Repair by replacing vinyl siding
You have seen some damages to your vinyl siding, after a stormy night. However, what would you do to repair it? Here is a simple procedure on how to repair vinyl siding. But, before you begin to replace the damaged siding, you need to first match the size and the color of the new vinyl siding with the old one.

Materials required

• Matching vinyl panel
• Zip tool
• Hammer
• Nails

Procedure

• First, fix the zip tool and place it under the area to be repaired.
• Siding panels are usually interlocked and therefore, you need to unlock the damaged panel from the upper ones.
• Once you unlock it, remove the nails that were attached to it and keep the panel on a plain and even surface.
• Apply a coat of PVC cleaner to the rear side of the siding panel.
• Once this is done, take the new vinyl panel and fix it with the help of some PVC cement.
• The final step is to attach the repaired vinyl back to its place.

Here it is, your repaired vinyl siding is ready! Replacing the vinyl panel, in this case, is comparatively cheaper than replacing the whole vinyl siding

Replacement of vinyl siding
Now you know the procedure for how to repair a vinyl siding. However, sometimes, the damage to the vinyl siding is irreparable and therefore, in such cases, the only option is to replace damaged vinyl siding. This would be simpler, if you know how to install vinyl siding.

Materials required

• New vinyl siding
• Measuring tape
• Zip tool
• Tin snip
• Hammer
• Nails

Procedure

• The first step is similar to that of repairing a vinyl siding. You need to place the zip tool under the damaged vinyl siding and then remove it.
• While removing the damaged vinyl siding, take care that you do not damage the foam insulation present below the siding panel.
• Next, cut the new vinyl siding to the required length with the help of the tin snips.
• Further, fix the new vinyl sidings properly into the ridges, and lock them into the upper panel.
• Now, pull the bottom edge of the old upper panel above the replaced panel.
• If more than one panel is damaged, repeat the same steps.

Hence, you are done with the vinyl siding replacement, and yes, the last step is to admire the work done! Read more on:

• Painting Vinyl Siding
• Different Types of House Siding

So, that's all from my side. I hope you have understood the procedure for replacing vinyl siding. If you face any problems, even after going through these tips, be prompt to seek some professional assistance and avoid doing it yourself. After all, remember that by any means getting the work properly done is more important.