How To Replace Vinyl Siding Corner Post

The existing vinyl corner had a big hole.

How to replace vinyl siding corner post.

Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Each corner should be hung straight so drop a plumb line for each corner post. Step 1 slide the vinyl siding removal tool just under the bottom lip of the uppermost piece of vinyl siding and pry gently upwards. Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding.

Cut the post long enough to extend past the bottom of the starter strip by 3 4 in. The way to allow for this expansion is to install the corner post down from the soffit or top of the corner. Hold the corner post up a bit and run the j channel beneath it instead. If vinyl soffit is to be installed allow proper distances which vary according to the accessory used below the underside of the eaves.

Expansionwhen the temperature changes vinyl siding expands and contracts. Hammer the first nail into the nailing slot. Gap at the top where the post will meet the eaves. Here is how to do a diy vinyl siding corner repair.

Replacing vinyl siding corners requires the loosening of the siding nearest the corner before you can remove and attach the new corner to the home. Position the outside corner post to allow 1 4 in. This was a simple project and made our garage look a lot better. If a corner post is installed tight to the shingles and the j channel dead ends into it any water that runs down the j channel will back up at the post and may find its way into the house.

Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner.