How To Remove Row Of Siding

How to remove a single piece of cedar siding.

How to remove row of siding. When it s time to put the siding back on the wall just reverse the process. You should be able to slide it horizontally and remove it from the channel to expose the nails from the second row down. Remove the nails one at a time to disconnect the entire length of vinyl. 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.

Repeat steps 3 5 for any additional courses of siding that you need to remove. Siding is the protective layer of material that covers the exterior of your home. A common type of siding material used to cover homes aluminum siding is durable and long lasting when it is installed properly. To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in.

If you don t have a zip tool buy one at a hardware store. You won t be able. You may want to drive the nails in new locations to ensure that they have good purchase. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.

To remove a piece at your eye level slide the zip tool under the piece above that one. Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. You can also get a tool made specifically for removing siding called a siding removal tool for around the same price. Slide and snap the pieces of siding onto the courses below and replace the nails you removed.

How to remove reinstall aluminum siding. Removing each row. It can be vinyl metal or wood and there are a variety of different. Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving.