Vinyl Siding Corner Post Repair

4 outside corner posts add extra dimension creating more punch to the exterior.

Vinyl siding corner post repair.

Step 1 purchase vinyl siding patch. You can do your own vinyl siding repair on a corner and avoid spending money for a costly professional. Available in a variety of colors to match or coordinate with your siding. Be careful because older siding can become brittle.

The outer corners on any house have double the exposure of any other surface. Vinyl siding corners are no exception. Repair upgrade your vinyl siding corners and add curb appeal and market value to your home. Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding.

You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable. Hold the corner post up a bit and run the j channel beneath it instead. At a home improvement store purchase a patch that matches the damage piece you are looking to remove. Due to screen resolution limitations product colors may not be exactly as shown.

Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool. Once the snap seal releases use gloved fingers to loosen the siding to a distance of 3 feet from the corner. How to repair the corner trim on vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is installed from the bottom up so you must loosen it in the opposite direction.

If a corner post is installed tight to the shingles and the j channel dead ends into it any water that runs down the j channel will back up at the post and may find its way into the house. First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up. Outside corner post white 4 in x 120 in vinyl siding trim. Follow the steps below for an easy project.

Item 6976 model 4002088. Available in matte and wood grain finishes.