How To Patch Aluminum Siding

Prior to the advent of vinyl siding many homeowners opted for aluminum siding because it resists rust and accepts paint.

How to patch aluminum siding. Always mask siding when you re cutting the aluminium siding panels you must ensure that you protect the pieces that. First i ripped down everything covering the hole and removed the weird frame with a crowbar. The less you have to cut the better. Bend the square down and then cut across the bottom.

Sand the corners of the area you cut and lightly sand an area of about 1 inch on both sides the top and bottom of the gap. Take the x acto knife and cut out the portion of the aluminum siding that contains the large hole. I wanted to cover up those gaps for extra insurance against moisture or insects. Prepare this is a general tip for every single diy project that you ever do.

Sand the scratched area lightly by hand with fine grit sandpaper. Cut a portion of the intact siding material to match the piece you just cut out. If the scratch is deep with ragged edges sand with. How to repair aluminum siding cut away damaged area.

Make it 3 inches wider than the patch you removed so. Treat oxidation although aluminum doesn t rust it. However unlike vinyl or wood siding aluminum. Wipe off the sanding dust with a rag wipe the siding again with a damp sponge to pick up finer particles and dry.

Cut off the flange from the. Draw a square around the damaged siding. Apply waterproof repair tape to edges. Use caution when working on ladders.

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