How To Replace Vinyl Siding Corner Post

Expansionwhen the temperature changes vinyl siding expands and contracts.

How to replace vinyl siding corner post.

This was a simple project and made our garage look a lot better. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Cut the post long enough to extend past the bottom of the starter strip by 3 4 in. The way to allow for this expansion is to install the corner post down from the soffit or top of the corner.

Position the outside corner post to allow 1 4 in. If you would like to see more videos of how. The existing vinyl corner had a big hole. Gap at the top where the post will meet the eaves.

Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. If vinyl soffit is to be installed allow proper distances which vary according to the accessory used below the underside of the eaves. Hammer the first nail into the nailing slot. Here is how to do a diy vinyl siding corner repair.

Replacing vinyl siding corners requires the loosening of the siding nearest the corner before you can remove and attach the new corner to the home. Hold the corner post up a bit and run the j channel beneath it instead. If a corner post is installed tight to the shingles and the j channel dead ends into it any water that runs down the j channel will back up at the post and may find its way into the house. Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding.

Each corner should be hung straight so drop a plumb line for each corner post.