Cover Hole In Siding

Avoid smearing excess caulk all over the surrounding siding the less you get on the siding the less obvious the repair will be.

Cover hole in siding.

Before filling the hole wipe the siding clean. You can patch a hole in your vinyl siding in less than three minutes using tear aid type b from sailrite. Clean the siding around the hole with vinyl siding cleaner or mild dish detergent and water and a soft sponge. Siding acts a first layer of defense against the elements so leaving any hole or crack exposes your home s outer shell to water wind and pests according to tom ingram of coastal windows exteriors in beverly massachusetts water trapped between the panels and the home could also lead to mold or rot over time.

Cut a new piece of siding long enough to cover the damage the longer it is the less obvious the repair since the seams are farther away on a long piece. Squirt enough caulk into the hole to fill the area behind the hole. Use a siding zip tool available at home centers to unlock the damaged siding at the bottom. Fill the hole with a thin coat of color matched caulking or paint the caulking to match the siding color as described above.

Covering the damage with a fresh piece of vinyl siding is one way to cover a large hole if you don t want to replace the old piece entirely. Also a crack or hole in the siding could expand if left unchecked turning. Wipe the siding dry with a rag.