Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.
Diy house siding repair.
Make your repair last.
Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively.
It ll better match the house than brand new siding.
Unpainted caulk can stand out and detract from the overall appearance of your vinyl siding.
Prime the back and edges of the new siding.
Bring a small piece of clean siding to the hardware store and ask them to match exterior paint with an eggshell finish to the siding.
These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding.
Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.
Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.
Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding.
A new generation of wood fillers hardeners and epoxies fill holes and firm up soft spots so they are as strong as the original wood.
Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.
The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.
When the caulk has fully cured clean the entire area.
Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.