Patching Holes In Metal Siding

Materials needed to repair aluminum siding.

Patching holes in metal siding. Fortunately basic supplies are effective at repairing corrosion holes in rv aluminum siding. Step 3 for a large hole replace with steel siding. We saved the siding that was removed when we turned a window into a sliding glass door for our new deck if you don t have extra and can t find an exact match try taking a piece from the back of a shed or garage then replace it with something visually similar in the inconspicuous location. Extremely corroded aluminum siding eventually has to be replaced altogether.

Stainless steel doesn t rust or stain the paint or leave black streaks on the wood and the rings on the shank act like barbs gripping the sides of the hole to prevent the nail from popping out. Continue melting the metal and blending the patch together with the surface of the aluminum until the hole is repaired. After it sets and dries approximately 24 hours later you can return and paint over the epoxy to match up the appearance of the cover with the rest of the steel 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.

Aluminum siding used to be all the rage some 25 years ago but now the more modern vinyl siding has followed in its footsteps. A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude. The foregoing not withstanding aluminum siding is a singularly durable exterior product and those whose homes are ensconced are loath to give it up. A stainless steel ring shank nail for siding.

Leave the repaired area to cool off thoroughly and to cure. Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help. Scrap aluminum siding. Learning how to repair a hole in aluminum.

How to patch small holes in t1 11 siding. Trim the hardened caulk flush with the siding using a razor blade. For a large hole simply remove the portion of the steel siding that contains the hole with your sharp knife. Heat the torch and start welding all around the edges.

How to fix a hole in vinyl siding.