Cutting Siding To Remove An Extieror Window

How you cut this end is important since the caulk has to come out at a certain angle and in a certain way.

Cutting siding to remove an extieror window.

Remove the exterior trim caulking to remove the trim on the outside of the home first use a razor knife to cut the caulking so the trim is easier to remove. Scoring is the using a knife to make shallow cuts without cutting it all the way to allow the dry wall to be removed easier. Mark the perimeter of the opening for the new door onto the vinyl siding with a carpenter s pencil in the location. Once you ve got the caulk tube all cut and ready to go you have to actually use it which can be trickier than you might think.

Cut the vinyl 1. Use a pry bar or a similar step 2 remove the window and screen. Score the flat sections of the siding panels with a sharp. Rest the back of the pry bar on the wood block.

There is no exact way to do this as long as you end. If you plan on using the trim again take care while removing it so it doesn t become damaged. Then simply use a pry bar and a hammer to remove the trim. To avoid damaging the wall hold a wood block against it.

Pry off trim molding surrounding the existing door if applicable with the flat end of a pry bar. Slide the front end of the pry bar between the trim and the building then pry off the pieces of trim and underlying trim boards. Using scissors you want to cut about inch off the tube end and cut the end at a 45 degree angle. Dry wall surrounding the inside of the window may get in the way of the process.