How To Repair Vinyl Siding Corner

Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding.

How to repair vinyl siding corner. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Here is how to do a diy vinyl siding corner repair. This was a simple project and made our garage look a lot better. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Vinyl siding corners are no exception. The existing vinyl corner had a big hole.

With damaged wood corner pieces. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. 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.

Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. The outer corners on any house have double the exposure of any other surface. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. How to repair the corner trim on vinyl siding. At a home improvement store purchase a patch that matches the damage piece you are looking to remove. You can do your own vinyl siding repair on a corner and avoid spending money for a costly professional.