Yeah you are right that's y l like this guy he's top of line very professional explanation he's one of the best on RUclips ..always professional. He explains Step by step. Good job 👏
To bmthfan1231, I said no LOUD music. Too many RUclips videos have music so loud that it's hard to hear and understand what the speaker is saying. Why are you critiquing a comment which is meant as a complement to the creator for doing a terrific job?
The way you explain things and the step-by-step procedure and why you do things the way you do when building is extremely helpful for me. Grateful for your video's!
Thanks, just finishing up my first DIY standing seam metal roof. Wanted to get some siding off a covered patio so I can make it something special and cozy. Our winters are long, wet and just barely above freezing. Can't stand being cooped up all winter.
I guess I can say...you are my new and only mentor! Ive learned from your drywall, windows, and siding videos! Nobody else on RUclips explains every little detail simply like you my friend!!! Just want to say thanks for taking the time for these How To videos!!!
I got my garage door opener up, thanks to Shannon. Next, is windows and siding. Both, I've learned to do watching HouseImprovements videos. I love this channel!!!
Remember the box store slogan "You can do it we can help". We'll they never came out to your house and actually helped. If you pay a person qualified to do the work??? I'm not being mean just remember it's never as easy as they say. Just fixed a donit your selfers house today. They used 2x4 for rafters. That's just 1 of the many things they messed up.
Now they want me to do fix it for a quote "good price ". They already spent money on bad workmanship and don't want to spend more money. What ever happened to having to have a building permit and plans submitted and approved. And also in inspection. Now when a person who wants to buy that house gets all the problems. And a real estate inspection is a joke.
This looks good. Someone put vinyl on the gables of my house and I'd like to restore it to the original siding. Thanks for the quick introduction and no music. Way to go!
if you don't have a fancy dandy siding removal removal tool a paint can opener works the same way (a buck/free vs $10 for the siding tool), use it where the locking channels clip in, once you get it started you can generally ease each piece off by working your way along the edge to unsnap the joining clips. After the first couple of rows are off and you remove the nails the pieces can be gently levered off by hand (if your saving them to reinstall) by pushing down and towards you, even by giving a little love tap now and again to unsnap them from each other. I use my claw hammer to carefully wedge them apart by pushing behind the loose piece. As Shannon says "Whatever works" really.
I would love to see a video on the complete removal of siding, and repair of original siding to facilitate having a historic home going back to its original state before the siding was ever installed. I understand why some people opt for siding, but for me it does not belong on a quaint older home. And I'm sure there are tips and tricks to make the home look like it did when it was first built.
Very appreciated, I've never had experience with vinyl siding, there is no sheathing under a 8x8 section in mine, no house wrap due to rot and damage. I needed to get in there to fix and I'm trying to keep as much of the siding as possible..
very good video -- have to replace a vinyl window and dreading pulling off vinyl siding. Now I can do it properly with the nailing strip. You saved the day.
My BIG problem is they did not install Dura Foam, Nothing. They installed the siding directly on the exterior concrete, can I remove it like you show, then install the Dura foam installation, it is freezing in the winter. Then can I Reinstall the Siding? Thank-you so much in advance you are a real lifesaver! HouseImprovements Man ❤️🙏
Thanks for the video on how to remove vinyl siding. Any guidance on how to screen in a covered patio with two existing walls covered with vinyl siding? I’m wondering how to butt a 2x4 against a wall covered with vinyl siding. Thanks
Use a good foam tape that is 1" thick and stick it on the 2x4 , then put 2x4 against siding and let foam tape form to the profiles to close the gaps. It may not be 100%water proof but it will keep the bugs out
@@HouseImprovements would you recommend the same for a lean to greenhouse? I'm concerned the temperature difference on either side of the glass will make the siding warp.
Thanks from Victoria BC Canada. How would you start from under the gable? I only want to remove some pecies to pull my sliding door out by removing the nails from the flange. But if I have to start from the top near the soffits, that means taking the whole side off from the house, cause the sliding door is under the gable. Please advise.
I live in the desert were the sun dries the vinyl. If you’re not worried about aesthetics or repair use a flat prybar in the middle layer. Separate the upper layers by pounding upwards on the vinyl to loosen them. Use the flat end of the prybar to rip up the bottom layers. I have found this to be the most useful way of removal. Always wear a filter mask, goggles, and gloves. This is a breeding place for spiders and dust
I’m replacing some plywood backing behind the siding that was exposed during an ice storm that pulled an awning away from the wall. Any advice or need to know aspects of this task. Also the customer has a brick wall and in the top corner of the window there is a brick made of caulk that has started turning black any advice on what to put in its place or a way to build it back in a manner that will be more resistant
Can that tool be used to simply lift one vinyl piece up to get behind it? I bought a ring doorbell but my doorbell wire position is to low. Which leaves my stairs railing blocking the entire stairway you can only see people once they are almost all the way upstairs. Can I use this tool to lift one up to relocate the wire a little higher up behind the siding?
I'm looking to remove siding, install new insulation, new sheathing and house wrap. Can vinyl siding be removed and then reinstalled for such a project?
It would be a good idea to remove and replace it. If its tucked in around the windows and doors just cut it leaving 6" to 8 " to seal the new stuff to.
This was great but I just need to remove the first row of siding and j channl at the bottom to fully paint and caulk our porch floor right to the original wall. Any suggestions ? I don't want to remove all the siding from top to bottom.
how should I go about replacing just two pieces between a door and a window that's between corner caps? do I need remove the very top one to get to the middle or is there another way?
Hey man question can replace vinyl siding in a house with hardi siding and i have to change something when i remove vinyl siding? Thank you i hope you answer
Did the project as you said and it worked great, did crack a corner J channel a little trying to pull it off but no worries i put it back with some silicone sealer...lol
Fastest way: unlock the bottom pieces from the starter and pull the siding from the bottom straight up, kind of like a very skinny U. With some good force the siding should stay locked to each other but the nails will rip out from the upwards force. Rip out a whole wall in minutes by just popping out the bottom and pulling straight up.
How do you remove the vinyl siding if it has Styrofoam insulation behind. The Styrofoam insulation will not be rigid so what is there to pry on to get the the nails out holding the old vinyl siding to the house. Any ideas on this?
Yes, Kudos. I want to marry you! I bought windows thinking I could teach myself how to do this and was stumped by how to get the outer aluminum window out. You saved me from going nuts ;) Thanks.
This video does not warn you but never try to remove vinyl siding when your siding is very old or in cold temperatures as it will crack. Wait for luke warm, warm temperatures. And make sure you maintain your vinyl siding to make it last longer!
We bought a home then later realized they didnt wrap the house or flash the windows. Our living room floor near a window seemed to stay wet. That's when we realized this. Is there a way to flash a window without removing or tearing the siding?
Vinyl for sure you can not , if the wood siding is flat you may be able to but your are really better to pull it off and get back to the flat surface of the plywood , cover with house wrap and then follow manufactures installation instructions after that.
Should I remove my vinyl siding to attach a covered porch? I wanted to put a 8x2 attached to my house and I am afraid of water getting in and ruining my house.
Hi Shannon, I found that removal tool being useless, I tried multiple times and couldn’t catch anything to pull down from the top of the bottom piece, I am quite disappointed with it, I opened up from bottom “J” channel noted the structure is somewhat different
No loud music! No bouncing camera! Easy to understand! Great video! All RUclips videos should be this good!
Yeah you are right that's y l like this guy he's top of line very professional explanation he's one of the best on RUclips ..always professional. He explains Step by step. Good job 👏
Crying about music? Kinda weird flex.
Easy, if you are a native... 😅
To bmthfan1231, I said no LOUD music. Too many RUclips videos have music so loud that it's hard to hear and understand what the speaker is saying. Why are you critiquing a comment which is meant as a complement to the creator for doing a terrific job?
The best DIY video i've ever seen!!! short and precise. No music, no personal stories, you should teach other of DIY video production.
Glad you liked it!!
The way you explain things and the step-by-step procedure and why you do things the way you do when building is extremely helpful for me. Grateful for your video's!
Certainly one of the best go-to channels for diy & easily understandable instructions!
Glad you think so!
Thanks, just finishing up my first DIY standing seam metal roof. Wanted to get some siding off a covered patio so I can make it something special and cozy. Our winters are long, wet and just barely above freezing. Can't stand being cooped up all winter.
I guess I can say...you are my new and only mentor! Ive learned from your drywall, windows, and siding videos! Nobody else on RUclips explains every little detail simply like you my friend!!! Just want to say thanks for taking the time for these How To videos!!!
I got my garage door opener up, thanks to Shannon. Next, is windows and siding. Both, I've learned to do watching HouseImprovements videos. I love this channel!!!
Shannon is an excellent teacher, covers all aspects of the topic and add his own hints/tips/experiences on top.
He's also handsome!
What about when your wall is way out of square. They don't tell you about that.
Remember the box store slogan "You can do it we can help". We'll they never came out to your house and actually helped. If you pay a person qualified to do the work??? I'm not being mean just remember it's never as easy as they say.
Just fixed a donit your selfers house today. They used 2x4 for rafters. That's just 1 of the many things they messed up.
Now they want me to do fix it for a quote "good price ". They already spent money on bad workmanship and don't want to spend more money.
What ever happened to having to have a building permit and plans submitted and approved. And also in inspection.
Now when a person who wants to buy that house gets all the problems. And a real estate inspection is a joke.
This looks good. Someone put vinyl on the gables of my house and I'd like to restore it to the original siding. Thanks for the quick introduction and no music. Way to go!
Simple, straightforward, clear 👌 and short. Thank you!
if you don't have a fancy dandy siding removal removal tool a paint can opener works the same way (a buck/free vs $10 for the siding tool), use it where the locking channels clip in, once you get it started you can generally ease each piece off by working your way along the edge to unsnap the joining clips. After the first couple of rows are off and you remove the nails the pieces can be gently levered off by hand (if your saving them to reinstall) by pushing down and towards you, even by giving a little love tap now and again to unsnap them from each other. I use my claw hammer to carefully wedge them apart by pushing behind the loose piece. As Shannon says "Whatever works" really.
Paint can opener? never thought of that...good idea!
I liked it
Of course thanks Shannon or your video, you are so clear. And thanks Andrew cuze i dont the exact tool and i have paint opener tool. Now to work 😅
I would love to see a video on the complete removal of siding, and repair of original siding to facilitate having a historic home going back to its original state before the siding was ever installed. I understand why some people opt for siding, but for me it does not belong on a quaint older home. And I'm sure there are tips and tricks to make the home look like it did when it was first built.
Straightforward and plainly explained. Liked and subscribed. Thank you for making great content.
Welcome aboard!
Very appreciated, I've never had experience with vinyl siding, there is no sheathing under a 8x8 section in mine, no house wrap due to rot and damage. I needed to get in there to fix and I'm trying to keep as much of the siding as possible..
Excellent video! Helped me get my job done in no time. Thanks from Cincy Ohio.
Great video!!
It was simple and a few minutes long, that is why i believe this video was very helpful.
Thank you Shannon!
very good video -- have to replace a vinyl window and dreading pulling off vinyl siding. Now I can do it properly with the nailing strip. You saved the day.
My BIG problem is they did not install Dura Foam, Nothing. They installed the siding directly on the exterior concrete, can I remove it like you show, then install the Dura foam installation, it is freezing in the winter. Then can I Reinstall the Siding? Thank-you so much in advance you are a real lifesaver! HouseImprovements Man ❤️🙏
Thank you, again, Shannon. I've learned so much from you. You're the best with these videos.
You the man, always have a relevant and straightforward video. Thanks for doing what you do!
Always a thumbs up. I would want to see how you fit and install the pieces you removed in this video.
We have to remove some vinyl siding on a screened in porch. Didn't know how to do it. This video helped us so much. Thank you for posting it!
You're welcome!
Great job. Well explained. I am going to have to check some shoddy work done on my place by an installer. This will help
Thank you! I need to remove some siding so i can install gable vents. This was helpful!
Thank you. Visual aid helps so much to understand the process.
Excellent video with explanation and now I know what I've been looking at to take care of the vinyl siding, thank you very much!
Thanks for the tutorial....very helpful. Your channel has been a terrific DIY resource!
Thanks for the video on how to remove vinyl siding. Any guidance on how to screen in a covered patio with two existing walls covered with vinyl siding? I’m wondering how to butt a 2x4 against a wall covered with vinyl siding. Thanks
Use a good foam tape that is 1" thick and stick it on the 2x4 , then put 2x4 against siding and let foam tape form to the profiles to close the gaps. It may not be 100%water proof but it will keep the bugs out
@@HouseImprovements would you recommend the same for a lean to greenhouse? I'm concerned the temperature difference on either side of the glass will make the siding warp.
Thanks from Victoria BC Canada. How would you start from under the gable?
I only want to remove some pecies to pull my sliding door out by removing the nails from the flange.
But if I have to start from the top near the soffits, that means taking the whole side off from the house, cause the sliding door is under the gable.
Please advise.
Clear, easy to follow explanation. Great video!
I live in the desert were the sun dries the vinyl. If you’re not worried about aesthetics or repair use a flat prybar in the middle layer. Separate the upper layers by pounding upwards on the vinyl to loosen them. Use the flat end of the prybar to rip up the bottom layers. I have found this to be the most useful way of removal. Always wear a filter mask, goggles, and gloves. This is a breeding place for spiders and dust
I like how goes straight to the instructions in his video instead of giving us his life story
Thanks so much. This was right on point for what I’m doing today. Again thanks. I will check out some of your other videos.
I freaking love this dude. Thanks for everything you do man
Thank you very much, you are my go to for all reno videos.. you are a budget saver :)
Finally thank you. The tool. Was the missing link 👍 and the direction.
I’m replacing some plywood backing behind the siding that was exposed during an ice storm that pulled an awning away from the wall. Any advice or need to know aspects of this task. Also the customer has a brick wall and in the top corner of the window there is a brick made of caulk that has started turning black any advice on what to put in its place or a way to build it back in a manner that will be more resistant
Good job. Just what I was looking for 👍👍
Thank you for this! Getting ready to tackle some things on my own
Straight to the point and explained clearly. Very helpful.
Can that tool be used to simply lift one vinyl piece up to get behind it? I bought a ring doorbell but my doorbell wire position is to low. Which leaves my stairs railing blocking the entire stairway you can only see people once they are almost all the way upstairs. Can I use this tool to lift one up to relocate the wire a little higher up behind the siding?
yes with the siding tool.ruclips.net/video/lzhSsmWnHfw/видео.html
I'm looking to remove siding, install new insulation, new sheathing and house wrap. Can vinyl siding be removed and then reinstalled for such a project?
Is it necessary to remove the trim on top if the siding is behind it to reinstall the siding? Or can it be done without removing it and damaging it?
Once all siding is remove should you remove the typar or add the new typar on top of old one or just a new one by itself ?
It would be a good idea to remove and replace it. If its tucked in around the windows and doors just cut it leaving 6" to 8 " to seal the new stuff to.
This was great but I just need to remove the first row of siding and j channl at the bottom to fully paint and caulk our porch floor right to the original wall. Any suggestions ? I don't want to remove all the siding from top to bottom.
You can remove any piece anywhere in the wall without removing the entire wall.ruclips.net/video/lzhSsmWnHfw/видео.html
@@HouseImprovements Thanks 😊 👍!
how should I go about replacing just two pieces between a door and a window that's between corner caps? do I need remove the very top one to get to the middle or is there another way?
ruclips.net/video/lzhSsmWnHfw/видео.html
Thank you
Hey man question can replace vinyl siding in a house with hardi siding and i have to change something when i remove vinyl siding? Thank you i hope you answer
My forum is a better place to discuss this.www.house-improvements.com/forums/
You always make great videos and well explained 👏thank you 😊 and God bless 🙏
You are so welcome
Good video brother !!
One of my least favorite things to do is vinyl siding Lol 😄
Keep up with your vids!! Thanks for sharing so valuable information.
Thanks big help! Doing it today.
Did the project as you said and it worked great, did crack a corner J channel a little trying to pull it off but no worries i put it back with some silicone sealer...lol
Thank you this helped me A LOT.
Fastest way: unlock the bottom pieces from the starter and pull the siding from the bottom straight up, kind of like a very skinny U. With some good force the siding should stay locked to each other but the nails will rip out from the upwards force. Rip out a whole wall in minutes by just popping out the bottom and pulling straight up.
So you have to remove the top panel first? In order to get to the rest on the bottom that’s the only way?
No you don't. Watch this:ruclips.net/video/lzhSsmWnHfw/видео.html
Thank you! Doing this today. Very helpful. 👍
TY simple and to the point love it
Top notch video as always! Thanks!
He is very good and very helpful 👍 👏
Good video - but - what if one of the middle vinyl pieces has to be removed towards the bottom or the middle of the house .
HAHA. We will have a video coming out soon for that as well. Keep watching!
Thank you man foreal your a life saver!
How do you remove the vinyl siding if it has Styrofoam insulation behind. The Styrofoam insulation will not be rigid so what is there to pry on to get the the nails out holding the old vinyl siding to the house. Any ideas on this?
Use a small piece of plywood between your prybar and foam. 3" x3" is enough
I want to remove vinyl siding. What’s the best way to fill in all the holes from the nails?
no real need to do that.
@@HouseImprovements no need to fill in holes? Then you’ll just see the holes, everywhere.
Yes, Kudos. I want to marry you! I bought windows thinking I could teach myself how to do this and was stumped by how to get the outer aluminum window out. You saved me from going nuts ;) Thanks.
Thank you, very well explained 👍
Aqui é um brasileiro que admira muito seus trabalhos , congratulations , God bless..
This video does not warn you but never try to remove vinyl siding when your siding is very old or in cold temperatures as it will crack. Wait for luke warm, warm temperatures. And make sure you maintain your vinyl siding to make it last longer!
But if you don't intend to save the old vinyl siding you wouldn't mind if it cracks or not.
@@shingj4007then why would you watch this particular video?
We bought a home then later realized they didnt wrap the house or flash the windows. Our living room floor near a window seemed to stay wet. That's when we realized this. Is there a way to flash a window without removing or tearing the siding?
No
Is it possible to start in the middle of a wall?
Great video, thank you.
what tool is that to remove the siding the big one
Great video 👍
yup you saved my @ss and now i can go after the company with a offer to do the work myself!
The side profile of the siding is not just a “J” it has additional hook bending down
Can I fix a crack in the siding without removing everything?
ruclips.net/video/lzhSsmWnHfw/видео.html
Quick and easy ✅ Thnx
You are a helpful legend
Always a helpful channel. Thanks!
Start removing the top piece was the best trick, thanks
Thank you for the video.
Instead of removing vinyl or wood siding can I just put stone on top of it
Vinyl for sure you can not , if the wood siding is flat you may be able to but your are really better to pull it off and get back to the flat surface of the plywood , cover with house wrap and then follow manufactures installation instructions after that.
That little tool with the hook in the end called sidding removal tool lol I had to go to 3 home depot locations to find it.
Any clue why the home owner wanted the vinyl siding off? It appeared in good shape.
updating and colour change
@@HouseImprovements Hopefully not "updating" by using another color of plastic.
Should I remove my vinyl siding to attach a covered porch? I wanted to put a 8x2 attached to my house and I am afraid of water getting in and ruining my house.
Yes
Awesome video brother
i have a window to change on my moblie same as this vid how can i get the siding to stay i have long lengths of it
Great video
Thanx man
Easy enough! Thanks.... Good video!
Thanks for posting this video. This is exactly what I needed to know.
You are very handy--a little know-how can save lots of money.
You are the man! Thanks .
Thanks.
Thanks brother
Thanks!
Perfect. Thanks man.
nice presentation. thank you
Thanks! But what is a J Channel!?
The J shaped trim around windows ,doors and other obstacles .
@@HouseImprovements Thank you!
Thanks
Hi Shannon, I found that removal tool being useless, I tried multiple times and couldn’t catch anything to pull down from the top of the bottom piece, I am quite disappointed with it, I opened up from bottom “J” channel noted the structure is somewhat different
Thanks man
Great vid
Outstanding