How To Remove Steel Siding From The Bottom Up

The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc.

How to remove steel siding from the bottom up.

The trim secures the edges of vinyl in position and hides any nail heads. It should cost around 5 and is perfect for removing the siding. You can also get a tool made specifically for removing siding called a siding removal tool for around the same price. Always clean from the bottom up and start the task before the sun heats the siding.

If you don t have a zip tool buy one at a hardware store. While steel siding is just about the most durable variety of siding definitely more so than aluminum vinyl or wood this durability will work against you when attempting to remove it. Extremely troublesome areas may require some light scraping with a putty knife but be careful not to scar the siding. Mineral spirits are best for removing old caulking tar wood sap and similar problem areas.

Isolate the piece of siding you need to remove and find its outermost edge on either side. The top piece will have a piece of channel rather than another piece of siding covering its nails. Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it.