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Patching vinal siding
While using the weed wacker I damaged my vinal siding (rock got slung
aganist it). Apparently it doesn't take much. The hole is about thumnail size. What could use to patch this..? Is there a caulk type compound..? I have several spare lengths of siding that the builder left or me. But don't think it makes sense to replace a section for such a small area. Thanks. |
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On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:04:46 -0400, in2-dadark wrote:
While using the weed wacker I damaged my vinal siding (rock got slung aganist it). Apparently it doesn't take much. The hole is about thumnail size. What could use to patch this..? Is there a caulk type compound..? I have several spare lengths of siding that the builder left or me. But don't think it makes sense to replace a section for such a small area. Thanks. I've dinged my siding in the same way. To repair small holes and such, I've cut a length of replacement siding to cover the hole and then glued it. Yes, it's noticeable but less so than the hole itself. By the way, I keep the width of the siding so it matches what's there and then work it or trim it to match. -- ================================================= Franz Fripplfrappl |
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On Jul 16, 6:04*am, wrote:
While using the weed wacker I damaged my vinal siding (rock got slung aganist it). Apparently it doesn't take much. The hole is about thumnail size. What could *use to patch this..? Is there a caulk type compound..? I have several spare lengths of siding *that the builder left or me. But don't think it makes sense to replace a section for such a small area. Thanks. It is very easy to replace a piece of vynil siding. See he http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/e...el/replace.htm BTW you don't really need that tool, I used a cotter key extractor many times. You can even 'unlock' a piece by pushing down at the bottom. Takes 20 minutes tops to replace a 12' piece. |
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"Limp Arbor" wrote in message ... On Jul 16, 6:04 am, wrote: While using the weed wacker I damaged my vinal siding (rock got slung aganist it). Apparently it doesn't take much. The hole is about thumnail size. What could use to patch this..? Is there a caulk type compound..? I have several spare lengths of siding that the builder left or me. But don't think it makes sense to replace a section for such a small area. Thanks. It is very easy to replace a piece of vynil siding. See he http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/e...el/replace.htm BTW you don't really need that tool, I used a cotter key extractor many times. You can even 'unlock' a piece by pushing down at the bottom. Takes 20 minutes tops to replace a 12' piece. |
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Never heard of vinal siding. Anyone else know what that is?
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. wrote in message ... While using the weed wacker I damaged my vinal siding (rock got slung aganist it). Apparently it doesn't take much. The hole is about thumnail size. What could use to patch this..? Is there a caulk type compound..? I have several spare lengths of siding that the builder left or me. But don't think it makes sense to replace a section for such a small area. Thanks. |
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What is vynil?
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Limp Arbor" wrote in message ... On Jul 16, 6:04 am, wrote: While using the weed wacker I damaged my vinal siding (rock got slung aganist it). Apparently it doesn't take much. The hole is about thumnail size. What could use to patch this..? Is there a caulk type compound..? I have several spare lengths of siding that the builder left or me. But don't think it makes sense to replace a section for such a small area. Thanks. It is very easy to replace a piece of vynil siding. See he http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/e...el/replace.htm BTW you don't really need that tool, I used a cotter key extractor many times. You can even 'unlock' a piece by pushing down at the bottom. Takes 20 minutes tops to replace a 12' piece. |
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Stormin Mormon wrote:
What is vynil? Palstic! Hello!? |
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The builders tech repaired it for me when he came by to do another
repair under the 2nd year section of the warranty.. Now I can only see the repaired section if I put my glasses on and look real close. He used a silicone caulk that matches the color and he backed it up with insulation. I guess he's got a lot of practice because it's as close to perfect as you could get... Even though I gave the product he used a good look, I still don't think I'd be able to pick it out of all the choices at lowes. I guess I'd be a general purpose or a window type exterior caulk...? (I just used my spell check and it said 'vinal' is not incorrect...?) So why all the anality..? |
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Tahnks!
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Shanghai McCoy" wrote in message ... Stormin Mormon wrote: What is vynil? Palstic! Hello!? |
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