How to do this.
Diy siding corner.
Be careful because older siding can become brittle.
First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.
To remove a piece of siding that s already nailed up slide the zip tool available at any home center under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.
After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece.
Cut the siding short.
Pretty simple cut off a small portion of the j channel on the post then fold back the flaps that remain tapping a crease in each of them with a hammer.
When cutting vinyl siding it s usually to go into a corner.
If you don t cut your siding short when it expands in the summer it s going to buckle.
Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.
So if you want to save yourself the trouble of some intensive vinyl siding repair you might want to cap each corner post before installing it.
You need to leave at least 1 4.
Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below.
Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.
Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below.
You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.
Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.
Whatever your measurement is take at least 1 4 or 1 8 on both sides for the panel to slide back and forth.