How To Repair Holes Or Cracks In Vinyl Siding

Fill in the hole with a tinted caulk that matches your siding or opt for a paintable version.

How to repair holes or cracks in vinyl siding.

Cut the nozzle tip on a tube of color matched vinyl. Clean the siding around the hole with vinyl siding cleaner or mild dish detergent and water and a soft sponge. Repairing large holes or cracks. Next time you get a siding installation or repair ask your pro about contoured progressive foam insulation which fills in that gap by conforming to the style of the panels and provides support for your vinyl siding.

Another option is to use the zip tool to remove the damaged piece of vinyl siding and replace it with a new piece. Squirt the caulk into the hole so it fills the area behind the siding until it sticks out just a little from the front of the hole. Use a utility knife to cut the nailing strip off the top of a piece of matching siding that s larger than the hole or crack then attach it on top of the damaged piece with construction adhesive. To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures.

Wipe the siding dry with a rag.