Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.
Diy house siding repair.
Make your repair last.
It ll better match the house than brand new siding.
Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.
Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.
Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.
A new generation of wood fillers hardeners and epoxies fill holes and firm up soft spots so they are as strong as the original wood.
Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.
The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.
Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.
Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.
These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding.
Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face.
Prime the back and edges of the new siding.
Bring a small piece of clean siding to the hardware store and ask them to match exterior paint with an eggshell finish to the siding.
Unpainted caulk can stand out and detract from the overall appearance of your vinyl siding.