Questions and Answers for Malco SideSwiper Siding Removal Tool

A:  The SRT2 should be able to be used to reattach the first piece of siding on the starter strip. Essentially, you want to start on one end and use the hook on the tool to open up the hem enough to get it over the starter strip lip and then slide it down the hem while pushing the vinyl siding tight to the starter strip so that the hem hooks back over the starter strip lip.

A:  The SideSwiper Siding Removal Tool was designed to work specifically on vinyl siding only.

A:  Not that I know. I have never dealt with aluminum siding. The tool instructions say it is for vinyl siding.

A:  I believe it will, but it didn't work on my Vinyl sidling. Try it, if it doesn't work just return it. That is what I did.

A:  Yes That Is What we Got It For , Kitty cats had it pulled apart ::)

A:  Yes, it was easy to use and I cokpleted the repair with ease!

A:  Our SRT2 SideSwiper Siding Removal Tool is specifically made for vinyl siding only.

A:  Yes, I recommend watching the Youtube videos for more information.

A:  Youtube is your friend. I recommend searching for a video where someone has done it already.

A:  I dont think this tool will help you at all. this tool is made for vinyl siding repair. check youtube videos for soffit repair.

A:  no

A:  Yes.

A:  The SRT2 is not intended to remove soffit covers.

A:  Not really sure. Soffit covers are metal and this could bend it out of shape.

A:  I don't think so. If it's aluminum soffit, it would bend it. The vinyl soffit doesn't hook together like siding, so I don't think it would work.

A:  yes

A:  This can be used. If you get started with this tool, you can slide across like a ziplock bag to reattach the siding as long as it's in good condition. It will take a bit to remove the tool but it's not impossible.

A:  Yes.

A:  This tool is intended to separate vinyl siding along the edges that snap together not to install it.

A:  You have to push the siding together to unlock them, and then pull out one. I couldn't get the tool to work for removal, but it worked ok for installation.