Here are a few tips to help you discern whether your existing siding needs to be replaced.
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Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.
Both the utility company and an electrician need to be involved.
I d cut the old siding more or less flush to the box extending the cuts straight down to the bottom leaving the old siding behind everything.
You tap a nail into the wall to hang a picture miss the stud you were aiming for and hear a crackling.
Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.
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Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.
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Perform a close up inspection of any siding that appears warped.
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Using a screwdriver poke beneath the warped siding and note how firm the layer under the siding feels.
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Remove the nails in the corner cap.
Then use 1x4 s cut to proper width to frame in the old siding and creating a clean edge for your foam and new siding to butt against.
If this layer feels rotted in any way it s probably time to replace your siding.
Don t forget all rotten or damaged sheathing should be cut out first and replaced.
You will need to buy a vinyl mounting block that matches.
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Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.