Replacing Damaged Steel Siding

Remove the nails in the corner cap.

Replacing damaged steel siding.

Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. Insert your zip tool into a gap between the section of siding you select and the one covering the edge of it. It is fairly easy to do have done it a number of times and you really have to look to see it.

Remove the pieces and pull out the nails. Slide your zip tool back and forth parallel to the section of steel siding that you have chosen. With a heavy duty puddy knife open up a little under the top lock and panel that you left. Remove the bottom portion of the damaged section.

Quality edge product manager ian degraaf walks through the steps of removing and replacing trucedar steel siding panels. Windows and doors present special problems. Here are five steps to replace damaged areas of siding during your home renovation. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

The solution may be as simple as caulking an opening or replacing a damaged or incorrectly installed piece of flashing. Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements. Cut the damaged piece along its center with a razor knife or tin snips. A rain screen installation may be indicated.

If a damaged shake doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel. You cut the damaged piece out a couple of inches below the top lock of that panel then nail that part down. 2006 publications international ltd. The new panel you cut the top lock off scribe just under the lock and snap it off trim height if need to fit.