Patching Holes Vinyl Siding

You ll need a tube of color matched vinyl siding caulk which you can purchase from siding retailers.

Patching holes vinyl siding.

Covering the damage with a fresh piece of vinyl siding is one way to cover a large hole if you don t want to replace the old piece entirely. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude. Another option is to use the zip tool to remove the damaged piece of vinyl siding and replace it with a new piece. Caulk is matched the same way as paint.

Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help. Cut a new piece of siding long enough to cover the damage the longer it is the less obvious the repair since the seams are farther away on a long piece. Use a utility knife to cut the nailing strip off the top of a piece of matching siding that s larger than the hole or crack then attach it on top of the damaged piece with construction adhesive. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.

A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude. Got a hole in your vinyl siding and want to patch it quickly. You can patch a hole in your vinyl siding in less than three minutes using tear aid type b from.