Use zip tool to disengage top of siding from the course above.
Replacing damaged vinyl sidin.
Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece.
Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.
Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.
Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.
15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.
Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip.
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.
Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip.
To access and remove the damaged section of vinyl siding you must first unlock the siding above and below the damaged section.
Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.
When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color.
Pull the nails holding the damaged siding and remove the damaged piece.
Push the new piece into the nailing strip of the course below.