Fiber cement siding typically holds up well under normal storm conditions.
Fix siding from peak pulled off in storm.
If it is sagging or has come loose from the outside of your house you canmot just drive a few nails through the siding to reattach it.
Always work from end to end when removing a panel.
Sure wind is a covered loss and your homeowners policy will help pay to replace the siding that s damaged or missing.
If there s a large amount of mud and debris on the siding a heavy dose of pressure washing can generally bring your siding back to its previous condition.
With vinyl siding the nails are hidden by the row above and it is difficult to get to them.
To unzip the damaged panel insert the zip tool under the lip of the vinyl until it catches on the lip.
Vinyl siding is hung loosely to allow it to expand and contract in the sun.
We recently had siding blow off of our house during a strong wind.
However if you think that things are a little more serious don t be afraid to bring in some outside opinions.
Warped siding is a great place for insects to hide as well.
In a severe storm it is common for pieces of aluminum siding to be ripped off entirely.
Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece.
Panels should be unzipped a little bit at a time.
But here s the dilemma when you contact the siding manufacturer you may find out that they discontinued your original siding and a.
In a severe storm it is common for pieces of aluminum siding to be ripped off entirely.
Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.
If your home has been hit by a hailstorm and there doesn t appear to be damage at first glance you ll want to inspect your aluminum siding closely when the sun is low in the sky either in the early morning or late evening which will make the damage.
There is no way to fix siding that has already melted or bulged.
Use zip tool to disengage top of siding from the course above.
Let s say the siding on two sides of your home blew off during a windstorm.
If your home has been hit by a hailstorm and there doesn t appear to be damage at first glance you ll want to inspect your aluminum siding closely when the sun is low in the sky either in the early morning or late evening which will make the damage.
And during a storm loose siding may blow off your home threatening bodily injury and property damage.
Lift up the course above and pull the nails holding siding to wall.
