Cutting Siding To Remove An Extieror Window

Dry wall surrounding the inside of the window may get in the way of the process.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Pry off the old trim with a pry bar. There is no exact way to do this as long as you end. Then simply use a pry bar and a hammer to remove the trim. Use a pry bar or a similar step 2 remove the window and screen.

Using scissors you want to cut about inch off the tube end and cut the end at a 45 degree angle. Score the flat sections of the siding panels with a sharp. Mark the perimeter of the opening for the new door onto the vinyl siding with a carpenter s pencil in the location. Rest the back of the pry bar on the wood block.

Pry off trim molding surrounding the existing door if applicable with the flat end of a pry bar. Cut the vinyl 1. Use a utility knife to score the perimeters of the drywall you want to remove. If you plan on using the trim again take care while removing it so it doesn t become damaged.