Aluminum Siding Repair Pieces

Materials needed to repair aluminum siding.

Aluminum siding repair pieces.

If you don t have extra and can t find an exact match try taking a piece from the back of a shed or garage then replace it with something visually similar in the inconspicuous location. Be aware that metal corner caps are sometimes used instead of corner posts for aluminum siding and in older installations they were often used for wood or hardboard lap siding as well. Remove the piece of aluminum siding. If you decide to replace a whole piece start with cutting the damaged piece of siding lengthwise horizontally removing the bottom and leaving the top.

The top part will be used to glue the replacement on. Carefully pry loose the nails holding the strip of siding in place using the pry bar and hammer. If any of these panels become damaged then they can affect the look of your home. This tutorial shows you both techniques.

Aluminum siding is made up of a series of interlocking panels. Most aluminum siding joins together like vinyl which means that in order to make a repair you ll need to patch a damaged area or replace a panel. Storms accidents and age can have an effect on your aluminum siding. You can remove a piece of aluminum siding and patch in a new one when it s so badly damaged that it s beyond repair.

You need your utility knife a piece of aluminum siding a household cleaner and a silicone sealant. If your aluminum siding is the type that simulates a double row of siding start your slicing about one inch over the center line. The wood will hold the upper piece of siding out of the way.