Next you will have to cut out the damaged section of vinyl siding.
- Using a pair of tin snips, cut out the damaged section of siding.
- Use care not to cut the top or bottom edges of the panels above or below the section you are removing.
Tin Snips
Repairing Damaged Vinyl Siding
By Bob Formisano, About.com
Next you will have to cut out the damaged section of vinyl siding.
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- Introduction to Repairing Vinyl Siding
- Obtain Replacement Vinyl Siding Stock
- How Vinyl Siding Goes Together
- Zip Tool - Unlocking the Vinyl Siding
- Remove Nails Directly Above Damaged Area
- Cut Out Damaged Section of Vinyl Siding
- Cut and Install Replacement Vinyl Siding
- Relock Top Edge of New Vinyl Siding Section
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