At the same time use your hand to push the panel onto the upper locking edge of the panel beneath it.
Top row of siding loose.
If the top is mitered miter the sides as well.
Nail every 12 inches on center.
Over time vinyl siding panels can become loose.
Install the top row of siding.
When you reach the top row of siding you will need to measure and cut it to fit.
By using a vinyl siding removal tool you can guide loose panels back into place.
Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose.
Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.
Without an additional layer of siding to cover it as it touches the soffit.
For most of the house this method works wonderfully except for the top row.
You must leave the bottom edge of the vinyl intact so that it can be secured into the row of vinyl siding below it.
Some adjustment may be needed to complete installation of the top row of siding.
The hook simply needs to be placed under the edge of aluminum siding and then used to lift it out.
Step 2 mark the length of vinyl where the cut needs to be made to achieve the correct fit.
Overlap the flashing onto the row of siding just below the window.
For vertical siding install j channel trim.
The hook on the tool grabs the locking edge at the bottom of each panel.
Proper vinyl siding maintenance helps preserve the look of your home while reducing heating and cooling costs.
Pull the siding unlock tool down and it should bring the bottom of the siding panel come out.
To repair you will need a siding removal tool that you can find at most home centers for about 5.
To determine how much you will need to cut from the top of the panel measure the distance between the top of the under sill trim and the lock on the next panel down then subtract 1 4 inch 0 6 cm.
This will cause the loose panel to spring.
For horizontal siding install f channel trim at the soffit and gable rake.
Step 1 measure the gap remaining at the top of the wall.
This can cause panels to chip or crack if left unattended.
Install trim under eaves rakes.
The loose siding panels need to be removed by using the siding unlock tool.
Use zip tool to disengage top of siding from the course above.
Leave the kick out flashing loose and slide the first panel behind the flashing.
Then nail the flashing to the wall and lap the next piece over.
At the bottoms of windows install under sill trim for horizontal siding and j channel trim for vertical siding.
Use it to grab the locking edge of the loose panel and pull downward.
Lift up the course above and pull the nails holding siding to wall.
Step 3 removing the loose siding.