When replacing aluminum siding with vinyl siding is the old siding removed first?

I plan to replace the aluminum siding on my house and replace it with vinyl siding. I am wondering if the old siding is removed and new foam insulating sheets are placed prior to the vinyl… Is it difficult to remove the aluminum siding?

The edge of the aluminum siding on our house is bent upwards?

Our 1948 house has aluminum siding. Some of the ends of the siding slats are bending upwards, leaving a gap between the siding and the house. What is the best way to fix this?
The edges that are popping up are in the middle of the wall.

How do I install vinyl windows with existing aluminum siding.?

I have bought all new vinyl windows for my home which has aluminum siding. I read that I need a special tool called a J-tool to remove the siding correctly, but I cannot find the tool anywhere. I have called all of the hardware stores in my area [...]

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CJS ALUMINUM – gutter, soffit & fascia, screen, vinyl siding

These are photos of jobs done around Central Florida in 2009. Want more info? call 407-281-1599 – se habla español

CJS ALUMINUM – gutter, soffit & fascia, screen, vinyl siding

These are photos of jobs done around Central Florida in 2009. Want more info? call 407-281-1599 – se habla español

Replacing Aluminum Siding With Vinyl Siding

Removed old aluminum siding and a small porch area. Replaced with vinyl siding and vinyl shutters. Added 1/2 rigid foam insulation and housewrap to increase the R-value of the walls by 2.17.

Helpful Suggestions For Cleaning Aluminum Siding

Aluminum siding is best known for its highly resilient nature. Its durability has been well known for quite some time. Aluminum siding is resistance to harsh weather conditions, corrosion, and water. Really the only maintenance ever required is that occasionally you must go about cleaning the aluminum siding.
There are a few different [...]