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When the siding on your mobile home is getting old, discolored or has fallen off, replace it with new siding. The process is similar to replacing siding on a regular house. Several types of replacement material are available, such as vinyl. Your first task is to determine the type and color of siding you want.

Remove the existing siding from the exterior of the mobile home with a pry bar. Insert the pry bar under the siding and pry out to separate the nails from the exterior walls. Start at the bottom and work your way toward the top.

Pull out nails that do not come out easily with a nail puller and a hammer.

Measure the length of the exterior walls with a tape measure. Transfer the measurements to the vinyl siding and starter strip. Mark where they will be cut with a felt tip marker.

Cut the vinyl siding and starter strip on the marks with a circular saw.

Measure up from the bottom of the first exterior wall the width of the vinyl siding and subtract inch. Place a nail into the lower corner of the wall at the measurement.

Attach a chalk line to the nail and go to the other end of the wall. Pull the chalk line taut and place a level on the line. Snap the chalk line on the wall where level is indicated. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other exterior walls.

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How to Replace Mobile Home Siding | eHow