How To Repair Bulging Siding

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How to repair bulging siding. That s why it has oval shaped nailing slots that allow it to slide back and forth under the nailhead. For aluminum you can easy remove just one damaged section and replace it with a new one. There is no way to fix siding that has already melted or bulged. First remove the nails from the warped boards or cut them using a hacksaw blade.

Repairs are simple and often can be done with only one extra pair of hands. The only way to repair vinyl siding that has already warped in some way is to replace it. Slowly lift up the end of the board making sure to not damage any of the material underneath. Using a saw or a rasp shorten the board so that only 1 16 of space leads up to the next board and then refasten the board in place.

Nail it too tightly and you prevent this. But fiberglass is different. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. It ll better match the house.

While you can make small repairs you usually have to replace the whole side panel of fiberglass to get the problem solved. Vinyl siding expands significantly as it s heated. It is possible to fix panels that are loose or too tight though without having to buy new ones. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.