How To Repair Hole In Vinyl Siding

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How to repair hole in vinyl siding.

Place foil tape on the back side of the siding to cover the hole and lock the siding back in place. A siding zip tool pops the piece off from the bottom edge. A hole in your siding means an opportunity for moisture insects and more. We discovered a huge hole when we removed an old propane stove.

Next time you get a siding installation or repair ask your pro about contoured progressive foam insulation which fills in that gap by conforming to the style of the panels and provides support for your vinyl siding. Luckily if you have a hole in your vinyl siding it s usually easy to fix without the need for a professional here our vinyl siding experts explain how to repair a hole in vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is susceptible to holes and cracks because there s a small but hollow space between the siding and the home s sheathing. Fill the hole with a thin coat of color matched caulking or paint the caulking to match the siding color as described above.

Holes an inch or two across or long narrow holes that still appear patchable require removing the damaged piece of vinyl to fix it. Use a siding zip tool available at home centers to unlock the damaged siding at the bottom. Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude.

Because today s post is all about being super practical.