Removing Aluminum Siding From Bottom
Pull the zip tool downward and out to unhook the bottom lip then slide it along the edge pulling the siding out as you go.
Removing aluminum siding from bottom. Starting at the horizontal side and at the bottom insert the j hook up in between the two seams and pull the lip of the top piece down gently. Step 2 score the aluminum siding locate the area of your aluminum siding that is damaged. You will use the utility knife to cut or score two vertical lines on either side of the damaged part of the siding. Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece.
The first thing you do is remove the bottom edge of the top piece of siding. Since aluminum siding is installed in an interlocking pattern pieces can be separated easily using a siding removal tool. Isolate the piece of siding you need to remove and find its outermost edge on either side. If you cannot cut through the aluminum with a utility knife and strength you can use a screwdriver and hammer to get the line started.
A loose siding section may be the easiest to remove. Pull out the bottom locking edge of the siding from the section below it with a siding removal tool. This will expose the nails holding the section below the one you have loosened. Once separated remove the nails and carefully pull the aluminum panel down to remove.
What you ll need for the job. The one caveat to removing aluminum siding and vinyl siding for the matter is that you don t know what the condition of the wood underneath is. If you are willing to roll the dice a little and have enough money in the budget to cover some repairs to the original siding then removing your aluminum siding is definitely a worthwhile option. Use a j hook that you make out of a coat hanger to pull the bottom of the top siding.