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. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.

Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. 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. Splicing inside corner posts. If more than one length of inside corner post is required make a splice as follows.

Best way to cut vinyl siding and installation. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. 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.

Install vinyl siding with our easy guide. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. The bottom of the next course is locked into the nailing strip of the course below.

Off all but the outer face of the upper portion of the. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Gap at all ends.