You can replace the corner with a spliced piece of a new corner. You will need a part of a new corner , take off the siding on both sides up to the part your replacing and install the new corner, and re-install the siding. A siding removal tool will be very handy to help.
Thanks for the tips! Thanks for the straight forward videos that are easy to follow. Do you have a video that shows how to install vinyl corner when the siding level isn't the same on both sides? Situation: On the back of the house the siding is near ground level, when it transitions around the corner, the concrete foundation jumps up 3 feet due to ground slope, so the siding it 2 feet difference in the starting strip elevation....how is the corner trimmed/installed to look normal?
I’ve used J - Channel on the side that needs siding until it reached the height of other side that needs siding. If you have a picture of the wall and corner that you are talking about I’d like to see exactly what it looks like. If you could email me a picture, I could give you a more comprehensive answer. My email is mrkongable@gmail.com. Thanks so much for the view and kind words.
Thank you for this video. May I ask you if you would recommend using the foam inserts into the corner siding post? Can be used with outside corner pieces when installing TimberCrest I/S insulated siding These are available at Home Depot. For example ABTCO 3/4 inch Outside Corner Foam Insert (PC).
What do you do if the corner of the house isn't plumb? Put a level on the corner of my house and it's off almost 1.5 inches top to bottom. That's a two story house
If you don’t have any siding on it, you could shim it from top to bottom with starting out with a 2x4 and going down to a 1/4 piece of plywood , but if it doesn’t effect the structure, I’m not sure I would do much to fix it. Siding will cover a multitude of framing mistakes
@mr.kongable so I put it on square to the house so there was any smashing or twisting. Then I had someone tell me that was wrong. I feel I like that better then possible causing it to twist or smash. Thanks for the reply. I feelclike you don't really see the 1.5 inches once it's on the house.
I have also been looking for guidance on this. I'm using Tamlyn corners and flashing, and LP smartside. I know any water needs to get out, but I don't want insects nesting inside. Also, why start corners a full inch below starter? I think a half inch max would suffice, and look better, IMO
I came here to replace a bent cornerpiece and now realize I have to remove all the siding just to get the corner out. Not going to do that. Too much trouble for me
I’ve patched in part of the corner before and only taken off one piece from each of the two sides that the corner is attached to. Just cut the corner so the patch piece goes up inside the above piece and covers over the below piece. If you have a siding removal tool, it’s not that bad. I have a video on how to use a siding removal tool that may help.
You could do a few different things. You could spray it with insulating foam that doesn't expand much,( for doors and windows). You could pack it with Steel Wool so mice can't get through it. You could make small wood plugs that go in the bottom of the corner, or use the PVC "wood-like" trim boards to put a "cap" on the bottom of the corner. Hope it helps.
@@Trevkongable thank you for the reply. On my house I have a corner where there’s overhang with soffit on one side but no overhang on the other. Is it safe to fill that void with foam or flexible caulk?
OMG. I can't believe I just special-ordered a corner piece to replace one that my lawn guys hacked up. As someone else here mentioned, I need to remove all the siding to replace it? It'll look stupid if it's in 2 pieces. It's right by the front door, too. I'm a woman with zero siding experience. I, also, have a horizontal piece on the bottom that I need to replace. Lawn guys shredded that, as well. I hope I don't have to remove all of that, too?
Was wondering if you could explain how to measure which corner to start first, they always mention starting with the high corner first, and how do you make your height at the top, what measurememnts..thks
You have to find where your 1/2 in sits on all 4 corners measure down from the bottom of the 1/2 in to top of the concrete foundation. Say you got 90, 90 1/8, 90, 90 3/8. Start at 90 3/8. Your corners only need to be 1/4 below the siding.
@@Joe_H_ Hi Joe....sorry but i dont understand. have to find your 1/2 in, measure down from the bottom, what do you mean.i dont have access to the top of my concrete as the outside of the foundation is covered with OBS sheathing.or do u use some sort of measurememnt before u place the obs on the exterior walls, thks
@@48Drummer he means go off bottom of wood my cement walls half covered that's what he mean we're wood and cement meet hope this helps 1/2 down from wood if corner inch to inch and half hope this helps
How to properlt replace the corner when damaged?...not the repair by cutting piece to cover front. Can the siding pieces be lifted just enough to remove and replace corner(if so, a video to show how maybe🙂), or do all adjoining siding on both sides have to be removed? Thank you for your video and instruction.
No, I make it good with the existing plywood . If you level it, it can end up being level, but if the existing house isn’t level, then the corner will look wrong
@@Trevkongable thanks, I was having problems in a corner. Was trying to get it level. I did what you showed and it looks great. Thanks for sharing and helping me
Bro basic stuff but you presented it perfectly thanks! just what I needed.
I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching
How would you put on the corner where the top is exposed to the elements like on a chimney
You can make a cap out of aluminum coil stock that covers the open parts of the corner
I have a house with zero soffits. What is the best way to finish the top side of my corner post under my facia board.
I would get some coil stock and bend a cap to go over the top of your corner
@@Trevkongable can I email you a picture of what I came up with?
@@scottmedes4817 sure thing , mrkongable@gmail.com
my kid ran in to the side corrner with his wagon breaking a hole in the side. any recommendations on what ta do
You can replace the corner with a spliced piece of a new corner. You will need a part of a new corner , take off the siding on both sides up to the part your replacing and install the new corner, and re-install the siding. A siding removal tool will be very handy to help.
Do u nail tight on the corners ? Or leave an 1/8 like the siding ?
I nail tight on the corners
Thanks I'm siding my house been awhile since I sided videos jogged my memory thanks much saved me thousands paying someone
Thanks for the tips! Thanks for the straight forward videos that are easy to follow. Do you have a video that shows how to install vinyl corner when the siding level isn't the same on both sides? Situation: On the back of the house the siding is near ground level, when it transitions around the corner, the concrete foundation jumps up 3 feet due to ground slope, so the siding it 2 feet difference in the starting strip elevation....how is the corner trimmed/installed to look normal?
I’ve used J - Channel on the side that needs siding until it reached the height of other side that needs siding. If you have a picture of the wall and corner that you are talking about I’d like to see exactly what it looks like. If you could email me a picture, I could give you a more comprehensive answer. My email is mrkongable@gmail.com. Thanks so much for the view and kind words.
Thank you for this video. May I ask you if you would recommend using the foam inserts into the corner siding post? Can be used with outside corner pieces when installing TimberCrest I/S insulated siding These are available at Home Depot. For example ABTCO 3/4 inch Outside Corner Foam Insert (PC).
I have never used them, but I would think they would be good to use
What do you do if the corner of the house isn't plumb? Put a level on the corner of my house and it's off almost 1.5 inches top to bottom. That's a two story house
If you don’t have any siding on it, you could shim it from top to bottom with starting out with a 2x4 and going down to a 1/4 piece of plywood , but if it doesn’t effect the structure, I’m not sure I would do much to fix it. Siding will cover a multitude of framing mistakes
@mr.kongable so I put it on square to the house so there was any smashing or twisting. Then I had someone tell me that was wrong. I feel I like that better then possible causing it to twist or smash. Thanks for the reply. I feelclike you don't really see the 1.5 inches once it's on the house.
@@cmiller8006 I would say you did it right so it doesn’t twist. Well done!
Why did you not close up the bottom of the corner post? Are there a good reasons or situation where you would and would not do that?
So any moisture that gets in from above can get out
I have also been looking for guidance on this. I'm using Tamlyn corners and flashing, and LP smartside. I know any water needs to get out, but I don't want insects nesting inside.
Also, why start corners a full inch below starter? I think a half inch max would suffice, and look better, IMO
I came here to replace a bent cornerpiece and now realize I have to remove all the siding just to get the corner out. Not going to do that. Too much trouble for me
I’ve patched in part of the corner before and only taken off one piece from each of the two sides that the corner is attached to.
Just cut the corner so the patch piece goes up inside the above piece and covers over the below piece.
If you have a siding removal tool, it’s not that bad.
I have a video on how to use a siding removal tool that may help.
Recommendation please! How do you close the siding corners from the bottom, so insects and mice can’t get in
You could do a few different things. You could spray it with insulating foam that doesn't expand much,( for doors and windows). You could pack it with Steel Wool so mice can't get through it. You could make small wood plugs that go in the bottom of the corner, or use the PVC "wood-like" trim boards to put a "cap" on the bottom of the corner. Hope it helps.
@@Trevkongable Thank you! I will go with Great Stuff Window & Door Foam Sealant!
How about the top? How is it supposed to look and keep water from getting behind?
The top buys up to the soffit where the wall meets the roof
@@Trevkongable thank you for the reply. On my house I have a corner where there’s overhang with soffit on one side but no overhang on the other. Is it safe to fill that void with foam or flexible caulk?
@@checkfoldcallraise I think it would be fine to do that or bend some cool stock to act as a cap
@@Trevkongable thanks for the help, have a great day!
@@checkfoldcallraise absolutely, you have a great day as well. Thanks so much for watching the video
OMG. I can't believe I just special-ordered a corner piece to replace one that my lawn guys hacked up. As someone else here mentioned, I need to remove all the siding to replace it? It'll look stupid if it's in 2 pieces. It's right by the front door, too. I'm a woman with zero siding experience.
I, also, have a horizontal piece on the bottom that I need to replace. Lawn guys shredded that, as well. I hope I don't have to remove all of that, too?
do you have the foam board behind the tyvek>
I do not. For the cost of the foam board, I chose to use a more dense fiberglass insulation inside the walls.
Was wondering if you could explain how to measure which corner to start first, they always mention starting with the high corner first, and how do you make your height at the top, what measurememnts..thks
You have to find where your 1/2 in sits on all 4 corners measure down from the bottom of the 1/2 in to top of the concrete foundation. Say you got 90, 90 1/8, 90, 90 3/8. Start at 90 3/8. Your corners only need to be 1/4 below the siding.
@@Joe_H_ Hi Joe....sorry but i dont understand. have to find your 1/2 in, measure down from the bottom, what do you mean.i dont have access to the top of my concrete as the outside of the foundation is covered with OBS sheathing.or do u use some sort of measurememnt before u place the obs on the exterior walls, thks
@@48Drummer he means go off bottom of wood my cement walls half covered that's what he mean we're wood and cement meet hope this helps 1/2 down from wood if corner inch to inch and half hope this helps
How to properlt replace the corner when damaged?...not the repair by cutting piece to cover front. Can the siding pieces be lifted just enough to remove and replace corner(if so, a video to show how maybe🙂), or do all adjoining siding on both sides have to be removed? Thank you for your video and instruction.
Siding can be unhooked easily with a siding tool, i'll have to make a video on that.
Thanks sub’d. Needed refresher and the corner drop measurement helped
Thanks for the sub! I'm glad it helped
Sound level is too low. See if you can bump it up with your video editing software and repost the video.
I agree, I switched mics from that time, it was performing very poorly. The sound is up as far as I can get it on the editing software.
Good information,Thank You.
You’re very welcome, I’m glad you found it helpful
Good instructions but music covers the voice.
I agree, that was a early video, I’ve learned to turn the music down and use a mic
turn off music cant hear you talk
Sorry about that
You really do need to turn the music off and talk normal.You're not teaching a kindergarten class.Thank you.Just talk normal, most of us.Get it
I agree, that video is 4 years old at this time and I’ve learned since then
Am I the only one who has the volume all the way up and can barely hear him?!?!?!
Yeah, sorry about that, the volume was rough on that video
So you don't level it
No, I make it good with the existing plywood . If you level it, it can end up being level, but if the existing house isn’t level, then the corner will look wrong
@@Trevkongable thanks, I was having problems in a corner. Was trying to get it level. I did what you showed and it looks great. Thanks for sharing and helping me
@@jaytab3686 absolutely, I’m glad it helped!
Turn the music down.
I agree , that video is 4 years old and I’ve learned to turn the music down since then
Terrible pov. Don’t you have even one friend who could hold the camera so you could actually see what you are doing.
It was filmed during the Co vid 19 shutdown. No one was suppose to be around each other