How To Fix Aluminion Siding

This will cause the loose panel to spring out.

How to fix aluminion siding.

Prepare this is a general tip for every single diy project that you ever do. Apply waterproof repair tape to edges. Scrape any flaking paint and sand smooth. Starting at the horizontal side and at the bottom insert the j hook up in between the two seams and pull the lip of the top piece down gently.

The first thing you do is remove the bottom edge of the top piece of siding. Cut off the flange from the. Pressure wash and allow to dry. Pull the siding unlock tool down and it should bring the bottom of the siding panel come out.

Use caution when working on ladders. First i ripped down everything covering the hole and removed the weird frame with a crowbar. I wanted to cover up those gaps for extra insurance against moisture or insects. Cut the replacement patch.

Also know that aluminum siding can and should be painted. The hook simply needs to be placed under the edge of aluminum siding and then used to lift it out. Bend the square down and then cut across the bottom. Treat oxidation although aluminum doesn t rust it.

The loose siding panels need to be removed by using the siding unlock tool. Apply an alcohol base primer or an oil base primer that has been thinned with 2 cups of thinner per gallon of primer. Make it 3 inches wider than the patch you removed so. Use a j hook that you make out of a coat hanger to pull the bottom of the top siding.

Draw a square around the damaged siding. You must prepare yourself and get all of.