How do you remove a section of soffit?

How do you remove a section of soffit?

1. Position the ladder against the house under the soffit on level ground.
2. Move the soffit toward the retaining channel under the roof edge.
3. Insert your fingers in between the wall corner channel and the soffit.
4. Grasp the edge of the soffit with your free hand and pull it away from the wall channel.

How do you use a vinyl soffit removal tool?

Push the tool up into the seam where two pieces connect. Work the tool up and back and forth until the bent portion of the tool hooks on to the lower lip of the upper piece of siding. Pull down and out to separate (unzip) the two pieces. Always wear eye protection when using this tool.

How do you unlock vinyl soffit?

Insert the zip tool between the soffit panel and retaining channel and pry the channel lip down. This will unlock the locking mechanism that holds the soffit in place. Pro Tip: If you cannot access a zip tool, a putty knife works well as an alternative.

How do you remove a section of aluminum soffit?

Assuming you have metal fascia as well, gently remove the nails securing a section of it where you need to work. Flex it out, then remove the hidden nails holding the soffit. Lower the soffit panels slightly by tilting them downward, and slide them past the fascia individually. Reinstallation is the reverse.

How do you remove aluminum soffit without damaging it?

How To Remove Aluminum Soffit Without Damaging It

1. Remove any obstacles covering the soffit, such as gutters or fascia.
2. Remove the screws and nails holding the soffit in place.
3. Detach the soffit carefully by swinging the edges.
4. Cover the edges and corners of the soffit to protect it.
5. Put the soffit in a safe place.

What does a snap lock punch do?

Product Description. Use the SL5 Snap Lock Punch to create tabs for locking vinyl plastic skirting and siding to finishing trim. Punch raises a high projection to compensate for natural relaxation of vinyl plastic. It also works well on aluminum siding but is not recommended for steel.

How do you remove old wood soffits?

Soffit and Fascia Repair

1. Remove Shingle Mold. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.
2. Remove Rotted Fascia. Remove the rotted section of fascia.
3. Remove Old Soffit. Pull down to remove the old soffit.
4. Remove Rotted Rafter.
5. Attach Cleat.
6. Attach New Rafter.
7. Seal Replacement Soffit.
8. Attach Replacement Soffit.