Replacing Damaged Steel Siding

Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.

Replacing damaged steel siding.

The new panel you cut the top lock off scribe just under the lock and snap it off trim height if need to fit. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Cut the top lock off a new panel. Remove the bottom portion of the damaged section.

Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements. Remove the pieces and pull out the nails. It is fairly easy to do have done it a number of times and you really have to look to see it. Quality edge product manager ian degraaf walks through the steps of removing and replacing trucedar steel siding panels.

Here are five steps to replace damaged areas of siding during your home renovation. Windows and doors present special problems. A rain screen installation may be indicated. Cut the damaged piece along its center with a razor knife or tin snips.

The solution may be as simple as caulking an opening or replacing a damaged or incorrectly installed piece of flashing. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. You may need to replace the felt or building paper the flashings and the siding and perhaps the sheathing as well. You cut the damaged piece out a couple of inches below the top lock of that panel then nail that part down.

With a heavy duty puddy knife open up a little under the top lock and panel that you left. Slide your zip tool back and forth parallel to the section of steel siding that you have chosen. If a damaged shake doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel. 2006 publications international ltd.