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How to Use a Zip Tool - Vinyl Siding Removal Tool

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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The Vinyl Siding Removal Zip Tool

Siding Removal Tool (Malco SRT2)

Siding Removal Tool (Malco SRT2)


Vinyl siding interlocks at the top and bottom of each siding panel. That's how it keeps wind driven rain out of the wall. In order to remove (or install) a piece of siding, you need to use a special hand tool called a Zip Tool. The zip tool safely separates the top and bottom adjoining / interlocking panels.

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