Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.
Vinal siding runoff.
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Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment.
Vinyl siding is designed as an exterior cladding only and is supposed to be installed over other materials such as a weather resistant barrier.
If an installer uses a material such as incorrectly this only exacerbates the problem.
Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment.
Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips.
A major cause of vinyl discoloration is the oxidation of the chemicals in the vinyl over time due to exposure to sunlight and acid rain.
Vinyl siding installs in pieces so gaps and overlaps.
Vinyl siding is designed to withstand weather and resist moisture damage.
It can have the look of wood siding without the ongoing work and expense.
Although vinyl is impervious to water when installed as directed by the manufacturer vinyl siding as a whole is not completely watertight.
This can potentially create a dull and chalky appearance or.