Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.
Diy siding corner.
Cut the siding short.
You need to leave at least 1 4.
When cutting vinyl siding it s usually to go into a corner.
Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.
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.
Whatever your measurement is take at least 1 4 or 1 8 on both sides for the panel to slide back and forth.
You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.
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.
How to do this.
Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.
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.
Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails.
Be sure to leave about 1 8 of the nail exposed to allow the siding to flex.
After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece.
Be careful because older siding can become brittle.