How To Take Off Aluminum Siding

The wood will hold the upper piece of siding out of the way.

How to take off aluminum siding.

Slowly add hydrogen peroxide until a thick paste forms. If you cannot cut through the aluminum with a utility knife and strength you can use a screwdriver and hammer to get the line started. If you re using a traditional chemical sprayer pump the tank until you feel resistance. Directly scrub the aluminum siding with a soft scrubber dipped in the mixture.

Spray tsp onto wet aluminum siding. A loose siding section may be the easiest to remove. Pull out the bottom locking edge of the siding from the section below it with a siding removal tool. If none are loose then start at the top section.

Use an old rag to rub the paste on aluminum as the best way to clean rust off metal and let it sit for one hour. With the ryobi chemical sprayer you just pop in a battery and turn it on. Make sure the aluminum siding is still wet from the rinsing step. Combine a few slices of fresh lemon vinegar and warm water in a five gallon bucket.

How much you use depends on the size of your home. You can also cut the siding back far enough to reach the flange and then install. Locate the area of your aluminum siding that is damaged. Place scraps of wood underneath the edge of the upper piece to expose the nail flange of the piece that you are removing.

To reach the flange you need to remove the aluminum siding trim around the window but that may prove difficult. Wash away paste with hot water. You will use the utility knife to cut or score two vertical lines on either side of the damaged part of the siding. Put on your protective gloves safety glasses and face mask before you start spraying.

Combine cream of tartar with baking soda. Rinsing with the solution may also help remove soap scum if you started with the laundry detergent method.