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   ronbudgell | Sep 17, 2007 10:44pm | #1

   LB

   I would like to be able to claim never to have touched vinyl siding, but it ain't true.

   Some of those tools are no good, but you might just have to get a bit more forceful with it, especially if the siding was installed too tight.

   Push it up under the join hard until the tool's hook can engage the lower edge of the siding hook. Or start at a butt joint and work sideways into the siding joint.

   I don't reslly think there's a lot of technique involved in this. Push harder.

   Ron

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   LB | Sep 18, 2007 01:57am | #5

   Thanks for the feedback Ron. Appreciate your insights.

   LB

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   dug | Sep 17, 2007 10:45pm | #2

   Clawhammer works real well with no damage on most of it. I've got one of those swiper tools also, but usually don't bother walking to the trailer to get it anymore.

     Maybe it depends on how loose it was hung. I dunno

     Just be careful and use common sense and you should be fine with a hammer.

     dug

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   LB | Sep 18, 2007 01:58am | #6

   Thanks Dug.

   Commonsense is one of those misnamed things in life :)

   I will try your approach if all else fails.

   LB

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   DonCanDo | Sep 18, 2007 02:23am | #7

   I have very little experience removing vinyl siding, but the few times I've done it, the weather was fairly warm.  I was surprised at how much abuse vinyl can take in warm weather.  Conversely, I suppose you need to be careful if the weather is cool.

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   JTC1 | Sep 18, 2007 12:16am | #3

   I have two vinyl siding removal tools, both manufactured by Malco.

   First one is called a "SideSwiper" - has just a curved piece of metal for a handle - it is totally worthless unless the siding is ready to fall off anyway.

   Second one is called a "SideSwiper II" - has a formed metal handle which you can actually get a good grip on - it works fairly well.

   I have the best luck by either 1) starting at a seam and sliding the tool hook above the siding and pulling down, or 2) if it is a continuous run, starting at one end of the run.

   Once the siding "unlatches" at the end / seam, for about 6" - grab the loose end of the siding with your free hand and pull down while sliding the tool along the bottom of the run - constant downward pressure while sliding.

   Replacing the siding is the reverse of removal, latch and nail the exposed runs.  Last piece gets latched and nailed then, pull down on one end and get it latched, then slide tool along while pressing siding toward the house; you will hear it click into place, press upward along the whole length to be sure it is latched.

   Enjoy!

   Jim

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light. 

    

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   LB | Sep 18, 2007 01:55am | #4

   Thank you Jim

   I goggled Malco and came across the product on their website along with a Video of how it should work. I will give it a try.

   LB