Remove Vinyl Siding From Bottom Up

Use the zip tool to release the buttlock at the top and bottom of the piece you want to remove.

Remove vinyl siding from bottom up. Vinyl siding panels are interlocked at their top and bottom edges via j shaped channels called buttlocks. After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece. Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it. Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.

Removing and installing vinyl siding. Start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding. Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment.

If the siding is still in good condition lay a tarp our to keep the siding clean. When cleaning vinyl siding remember to thoroughly rinse away any residue as you go. Then cut out a. Hold the snap flange at the bottom of the replacement panel up to the removed segment.

The trim secures the edges of vinyl in position and hides any nail heads. If you are going to throw it away or recycle it park a truck nearby so you can throw the siding directly into it for removal from your property. Be careful because older siding can become brittle. The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc.

Each panel overlaps the panel below it and locks into place along the buttlock joint. Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove. Designate a large area to pile the pieces of vinyl siding. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.

To prevent streaking start at the bottom and work up towards the top of the house. To remove the uppermost piece start at one end of the bottom of the first panel and push the end of the zip tool up under siding until it hooks onto the underside of the lip. You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out.

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