How To Patch Aluminum Siding

How to repair aluminum siding cut away damaged area.

How to patch aluminum siding.

Use caution when working on ladders. However unlike vinyl or wood siding aluminum. Sand the scratched area lightly by hand with fine grit sandpaper. Cut the replacement patch.

First i ripped down everything covering the hole and removed the weird frame with a crowbar. Cut off the flange from the. Bend the square down and then cut across the bottom. Apply waterproof repair tape to edges.

Shake a spray can of corrosion inhibiting. Make it 3 inches wider than the patch you removed so. With a utility knife cut the top and side edges. Sand the corners of the area you cut and lightly sand an area of about 1 inch on both sides the top and bottom of the gap.

Cut a portion of the intact siding material to match the piece you just cut out. Treat oxidation although aluminum doesn t rust it. You must prepare yourself and get all of. Draw a square around the damaged siding.

Prepare this is a general tip for every single diy project that you ever do. Take the x acto knife and cut out the portion of the aluminum siding that contains the large hole. I wanted to cover up those gaps for extra insurance against moisture or insects. Always mask siding when you re cutting the aluminium siding panels you must ensure that you protect the pieces that.

Prior to the advent of vinyl siding many homeowners opted for aluminum siding because it resists rust and accepts paint.