Removing Vinyl Shake Siding

Pop a level chalk line for the starter strip an inch or two above the bottom of the siding.

Removing vinyl shake siding.

House siding costs 4 300 to 15 800 on average or between 3 to 11 per square foot depending on the home s size and materials used. The trim secures the edges of vinyl in position and hides any nail heads. After you remove the nails from the top of the piece of siding it is still hooked to the piece below it. The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc.

Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it. Each panel overlaps the panel below it and locks into place along the buttlock joint. Vinyl siding panels are interlocked at their top and bottom edges via j shaped channels called buttlocks. Meanwhile a synthetic stone will set you back an average of 12 to 25 per square foot including installation.

Place the palms of your hands on the siding and apply downward pressure until the piece pops free. Attach j channel trim strips around windows and doors and along the eaves. Vinyl siding is the most popular material and it is relatively cheap costing an average of 2 to 7 per square foot including installation. Nail the starter strip to the siding aligning the top of the strip with the chalk line.

Nail vertical vinyl corners to the corners of the house making sure they are plumb. The cost to replace siding adds 1 000 to 3 000 for removing the old siding. Removing and installing vinyl siding. View products northwoods vinyl shakes.

Push the siding downward to remove it from the piece below it. Finally consider the cost of removing and disposing of your old siding.