How To Replace Vinyl Siding Corner Post

Corner posts above the roofline are a notorious source of water infiltration.

How to replace vinyl siding corner post. Cut the post long enough to extend past the bottom of the starter strip by 3 4 in. This was a simple project and made our garage look a lot better. If vinyl soffit is to be installed allow proper distances which vary according to the accessory used below the underside of the eaves. Here is how to do a diy vinyl siding corner repair.

Gap at the top where the post will meet the eaves. Position the outside corner post to allow 1 4 in. 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. Hammer the first nail into the nailing slot.

Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Easy way to replace unsightly damaged outside corners on your homes siding. If you would like to see more videos of how. Each corner should be hung straight so drop a plumb line for each corner post.

The way to allow for this expansion is to install the corner post down from the soffit or top of the corner. 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. Instructions on how to replace a damaged vinyl corner. Expansionwhen the temperature changes vinyl siding expands and contracts.

The existing vinyl corner had a big hole.