Repairing Vinyl Soffit

Builders license training institute instructor rodger peck will show you techniques for a temporary soffit repair.

Repairing vinyl soffit. 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. Instead the soffit fits in between two channels like a puzzle piece. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Vinyl soffits are the portion under the roof eaves between the wall of your home and the edge of the roof. The vinyl soffit uses no fasteners. Removing vinyl soffits for replacement or repairs requires a helper to hold the ladder while you work.

For more information on our full line of b. The first thing you will want to do is to see if the fascia needs replacing as well. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. If the repair is on a highly visible portion of the house you may want to remove a piece from a less visible part of the house perhaps in the back or behind a bush and use that as the patch. Replacing vinyl soffit is a simple task and a great do it yourself project.

Professionally installing or repairing fascia and soffits usually runs from 6 to 20 per linear foot depending on the type of material used and the complexities of the installation. 15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool. Step 1 use zip tool to unlock siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

If you believe it s time to do some replacing look no further than below for your answers. Even if you find an exact replacement the siding on your walls may have faded meaning that the new pieces will be noticeably darker. Vinyl siding maintenance repairing siding vinyl exterior outdoor spaces. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a.