Filling Holes In Vinyl Siding

Rand shares his fix on a hole in vinyl siding.

Filling holes in vinyl siding.

Nail holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are tough to repair without replacing the entire piece but a squirt of color matched caulk from a siding supplier will solve the problem for a lot less money and aggravation. Cut the nozzle tip on a tube of color matched vinyl siding caulk with a utility knife and fit the caulk into a caulk gun. Holes an inch or two across or long narrow holes that still appear patchable require removing the damaged piece of vinyl to fix it. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude.

Cover the hole from the back side with foil tape then put the siding back where it belongs. Squeeze the caulk into the puncture to fill the space behind the hole. Wipe the area dry with a rag. Wipe the siding dry with a rag.

How to fill drawer knob holes repairing carpet strip holes in a wood floor if your exterior siding has sustained damage you can patch it with filler but it has to be the right kind of filler. For small holes use your finger. Use a siding zip tool available at home centers to unlock the damaged siding at the bottom. If you simply have a small puncture in your vinyl siding repair is easy.

Trim the hardened caulk flush with the siding using a razor blade. Fill the hole with a thin coat of color matched caulking or paint the caulking to match the siding color as described above. Use siding cleaner to clean the area around the puncture. Cut the tip of your color match vinyl siding caulk and fit the tube into your caulk gun.

Cutting the tip at a slight angle gives you more control over. Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help. Place foil tape on the back side of the siding to cover the hole and lock the siding back in place. For larger holes use a 1 inch putty knife.