How To Replace Vinyl Siding

The bottom of the next course is locked into the nailing strip of the course below.

How to replace vinyl siding.

Whether you re replacing vinyl siding or installing it for the first time we ll show you how to get the job done. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. We ll give you tips on preparing your home cutting vinyl siding and installing the siding panels.

House siding costs 4 300 to 15 800 on average or between 3 to 11 per square foot depending on the home s size and materials used. The downside of replacing older vinyl siding is that it can be hard to match the style and color and siding rarely has any identifying marks. Not just another vinyl siding installation video. Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding.

The cost to replace siding adds 1 000 to 3 000 for removing the old siding. The cost to reside a 2 000 square foot home with vinyl is 7 100 on average. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip. Vinyl comes in a variety of grains thickness and colors making it also a practical choice for many homeowners.

Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. Gap at all ends. The best way to get a replacement piece is to take the broken piece to vinyl siding distributors in your area and find the closest match. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip.