How To Replace Vinyl Siding Corner Post

The existing vinyl corner had a big hole.

How to replace vinyl siding corner post. If vinyl soffit is to be installed allow proper distances which vary according to the accessory used below the underside of the eaves. Gap at the top where the post will meet the eaves. Here is how to do a diy vinyl siding corner repair. Hold the corner post up a bit and run the j channel beneath it instead.

Thank you for watching i hope this video helped you to replace your vinyl siding to the outside of your house. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Position the outside corner post to allow 1 4 in.

This was a simple project and made our garage look a lot better. Hammer the first nail into the nailing slot. Each corner should be hung straight so drop a plumb line for each corner post. Cut the post long enough to extend past the bottom of the starter strip by 3 4 in.

Replacing vinyl siding corners requires the loosening of the siding nearest the corner before you can remove and attach the new corner to the home. Step 1 slide the vinyl siding removal tool just under the bottom lip of the uppermost piece of vinyl siding and pry gently upwards. The way to allow for this expansion is to install the corner post down from the soffit or top of the corner. Corner posts above the roofline are a notorious source of water infiltration.

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.