Unzipping Vinyl Siding

15 minute vinyl siding repair with a zip tool.

Unzipping vinyl siding.

To unzip the damaged panel insert the zip tool under the lip of the vinyl until it catches on the lip. Pull downward on the tool to unhook the siding and slide the tool toward the opposite end to continue unzipping. Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove. 81 3 37 oz 50 34 50 34.

Removing and installing vinyl siding vinyl siding panels are interlocked at their top and bottom edges via j shaped channels called buttlocks. Marking the position of each piece before you remove it photo 2 will help you reposition the siding without stretching it. 4 5 out of 5 stars 10. Georgia pacific compass vinyl siding panel double 4 traditional coastal blue 8 in x 150 in.

Straight handle with non slip grip is offset from work surface. The siding slides behind vinyl siding trim pieces that hide the gap and the cut end. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Used to remove damaged vinyl siding panels.

Unzipping panels will open access to the nails holding the damaged panel in place. Lock the panel into the one below it then gently snug it up before nailing. Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out. Mendyl vinyl siding repair kit cover any cracks holes or blemishes on vinyl siding 10 patches.

Free shipping by amazon. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. 99 5 00 item get it as soon as thu sep 17. Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding.

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. Panels should be unzipped a little bit at a time. 3 8 out of 5 stars 101. Pull the piece of vinyl siding downward to disengage it from the course below it.