Slide the hook of the zip tool between the buttlock lip and toplock.
Take vinyl siding off of exterior walls.
Lift up the very top portion of the trim to expose the top edge of the vertical siding.
Here are the basic steps.
Watch this building skills video to see the entire process.
Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it.
The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc.
Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding.
Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out.
Pull the zip tool out to disengage the.
Siding which is generally sold in 12 foot panels is attached via an interlocking strip and lip channel system with the strip at the top of the panel nailed to the wall and the lip at the.
If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand.
All it takes is a few minutes and a few simple tools to get access for repairs or modifications to a wall covered with this popular cladding.