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Questions tagged [vinyl-siding]

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How can I hang something on an exterior wall with vinyl siding?

My house has vinyl siding. If I want to hang something on an exterior wall, can I just attach it with screws drilled through the siding? Or do I need to do anything to prevent water from seeping in around the screws?
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Is there code that states there must be a sheet of plastic between vinyl siding and the house sheathing?

I'm the president of a 20-condo association and several residents have been complaining of water coming in and destroying their drywall. The water is coming in at the exact same place in all units and the residents claim they didn't have this…
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How can I repair vinyl siding

The previous owner of my house hung a hose reel with screws through vinyl siding. The reel came down and the holes are so stripped that even a sizeable lag has nothing to grip. I think I have to move a few inches to find a stud. But how can I hide…
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Is there any advantage to waxing vinyl siding?

My 20+ year old siding can get pretty moldy and grimy in one year. I wondering if waxing it, after I clean it, would help reduce the mold and dirt accumulation and give it new life. I see car waxes that say they can be used for waxing vinyl siding.
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How do I cut a hole through vinyl siding?

I would like to ventilate my bathroom fan to the exterior of my attic and outside. We have vinyl siding. What is the proper way to cut a hole in the siding? I have a 4" hole saw for the wood.
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Maximum PSI for cleaning outside vinyl siding?

I am looking to buy a pressure washer to keep various outdoor surfaces clean. What is the maximum safe pressure the vinyl siding can withstand to prevent damaging surface etching? Also, will vinyl brittleness in below-freezing temperatures be a…
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Vinyl siding gap on corner

I'm a computer programmer so this isn't my field, however I am a new home owner... Our new house has vinyl siding, one of the corner prices has what appears to be a 6inch or so gap near the roof exposing the wood beneath. Is there an easy way to…
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Why did vinyl siding crack when attempting to remove it?

I followed this YouTube tutorial on removing vinyl siding and my results were nowhere near as successful: https://youtu.be/hM0LLNZqv1s When I attempted this, the vinyl immediately cracked away. I can confirm that I tried to wedge the tool between…
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Can I attach vinyl siding to a concrete foundation with Tapcons?

I have a question about adding vinyl siding to my existing home. I live in a new home (< 1 year old) with a walkout basement. The house currently has siding on the first floor stopping at the foundation. This leaves about 500-600 square feet of…
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How do I find replacement vinyl siding pieces?

I have the numbers off of the back of the siding, but the local Lowe's and the local Home Depot don't have a way to match them up. I'm trying to find a few replacement pieces to fix some holes I have in the siding. Is there a source online or…
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How do I secure the top of my vinyl siding?

The top panel of my vinyl sliding keeps popping off every few months. I can pop it back in, but it inevitably falls out again. What is the right way to secure it?
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Vinyl Siding over Wood Exterior?

I purchased a home with an enclosed deck. Exterior walls are wood. Looks to be some wear and tear including holes from woodpeckers. No visible soft spots or signs of wood rot. Looking to replace windows and add vinyl siding. Would there be any…
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Vinyl Siding Repair Quantities

Installed vinyl siding has missing chunks. I would like to purchase a small quantity to replace the siding. What information do I need to provide to the local supply shop? How is siding material purchase measured? The job needs a very small…
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How do I secure the bottom of vinyl siding before work is complete?

I've got some repair work to do that involves removing the bottom 4 or 5 feet of vinyl siding. I think, typically, work would start from the bottom and work up, and if I was done for the day all the pieces would be interlocked and the top edge would…
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Is ice forming on the side of the house normal or problem?

I noticed ice forming on the side of my house. Is this likely a problem or just normal winter thing?
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