About Siding

sassysportnutone asked:


I am wanting to hang a plaque next to my front door and my house is vinyl siding. I don’t want any holes drilled. Is there a small device that is available to put between the slats of siding?

Chester

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


To help to protect our homes from the harsh elements many of us use different types of sidings. These sidings can be natural wood sidings like that of Cedar wood or log sidings. We can even choose steel sidings, aluminum siding, vinyl siding and even log vinyl siding.

Log vinyl siding is made from vinyl but it has been created to resemble real wood sidings. The log vinyl siding will be patterned as if you were looking at cut logs. This means you have a choice of having the smooth finish of the inside wood or you can choose the rustic look of the rough outer log covering.

Log vinyl siding is a cheap alternative to real wood sidings like Cedar wood which is usually used. In the log vinyl siding the siding has been designed so that you can place the various trims and J-channels that are needed for the installation of the vinyl siding in places where they will blend in with the imitation wood.

As you are installing the log vinyl siding you should take care that the pattern of the logs is visible and also that you have allowed enough of the vinyl siding material to account for the various weather conditions.

This is because even though log vinyl siding looks like real log siding it has a tendency to have water seepage damage occurring and sometimes the siding will buckle and warp. This damage factor occurs when there isn’t enough room left from the installation process for thermal expansion.

When you are buying log vinyl siding you will need to see the best way that you can attach this siding to your home so that the various elements will not affect the look of the log vinyl siding. You should be able to find vinyl siding manufactures who can provide you with information to prevent these types of mishaps.

When you are installing the log vinyl siding you should make sure that you have enough of the vinyl siding available for any mistakes that occur as you will need to replace the entire panel. While this type of vinyl siding is a popular option to full log siding you might want to see the advantages and disadvantages to be found with log vinyl siding.

For the proud homeowner there are many different colors and textures that log vinyl siding can be found in. You should look at these sidings to choose the type of log vinyl siding that will prove to be an asset for your home for many years to come.



Lester

Katie Kelley asked:


Vinyl Chloride is perhaps something that is not widely considered; however, is more widespread than most people know as it is used in so many manufacturing processes. There are many regulatory measures in place regarding its use.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) assigns a Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number too many different chemical compounds for identification purposes. The CAS for Vinyl Chloride is 75-01-4.

The ACS keeps documentation on research and events which involve Vinyl Chloride and are an excellent resource for these materials. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is another body regulating vinyl chloride.

The EPA has calculated an inhalation unit risk estimate of 8.8 10-6 (g/m3)-1 for lifetime exposure to vinyl chloride.

Vinyl Chloride itself is a flammable, colorless, sweet smelling gas. However, OSHA has classified vinyl chloride as a hazardous chemical with a permissible exposure limit of 1 ppm (part per million), at which level it is impossible for the human nose to register a smell. Thus, if a person were able to smell vinyl chloride this would be indicative of an egregious overexposure.

Vinyl Chloride is also known by the names chloroethene, chloroethylene, chlorethylene, ethylene monochloride, monochloroethene, monochloroethylene, VC, and vinyl chloride monomer. It is supplied commercially as a liquid under pressure.

Vinyl Chloride is used primarily in EDC (ethylene dichloride) plants, in methyl chloroform plants, and, most frequently, in PVC (polyvinyl chloride) processing and fabricating plants. Vinyl chloride monomer is the compound from which PVC is derived. PVC is used to make a plethora of different consumer products including, but not limited to:

* Vinyl siding.

* Plastic cards (credit, ID, etc.).

* Window profiles.

* Pipe/plumbing/conduit fixtures.

* Insulation.

* Clothing and upholstery.

* Flooring.

* Roofing membranes.

* Electrical cables.

* Containers.

* Battery cell separators.

* Phonograph records.

* Irrigation systems.

* Latex paints.

Clearly, individuals working in or around any location or manufacturing plant utilizing vinyl chloride should be aware of the risks inherent in exposure to this chemical. Indeed, those working in PVC plants receive a higher dosage of vinyl chloride than those employed to create it.

In the past vinyl chloride was also used as a component of aerosol products, and also for medical applications. Now though, it is illegal to employ vinyl chloride as an aerosol propellant according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the EPA, and the FDA.

The Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act both mention a reduction of vinyl chloride emissions and usages as necessary to avoid adverse health effects. In both pieces of legislation maximum exposure and contamination amounts are defined.

The EPA is the government body which has the authority to regulate vinyl chloride as established under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976. The FDA has disallowed using this substance in pharmaceuticals, and in any materials used to contain consumables.

Not only have the uses on vinyl chloride been restricted, but according to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 one or more pounds dispersed into the local environs (air, water or soil) must be stated and registered with the Toxics Release Inventory established by the EPA.



Walter

waterandlandman asked:


when i built my house ,all the outside light fixtures were put up before the vinyl siding was put on ,so the junction boxes are underneath the siding ,now i am adding a extra light ,need to know what type of wet location junction box to use and how to install it to code and be sealed from wet weather.

Gilbert

fishdaddy2011 asked:


I had a well put in to water my lawn it has a heavy iron content. stained some of my vinyl siding and painted decking any ideas on what works best to remove the stains

Courtney

sunshine23511 asked:


I want to know is there any danger to pressure washing vinyl siding to the house’s structure.

Marian

cocacolalover asked:


we’ve been told that we need to get siding on our house. i was thinking about vinyl siding and i was wondering about how much money that would cost…

Cathy

glm_57 asked:


I have green mossy looking stuff on my vinyl siding (north side),i need to clean it , but dont know what to use any ideas?
Aluminum siding , not vinyl,sorry

Audrey

Shad Storhaug asked:


Installing exterior vinyl shutters is usually a simple, straightforward task when installing on wood or siding. However, if you are installing plastic shutters on a brick surface, some things need to be taken into consideration.

First of all, some bricks are reinforced with metal. This makes it an extremely difficult task to drill through the brick. I tried this once and it took me all day just to mount 3 pairs of shutters because I had to continually switch back and fourth between a masonry drill bit and a steel drill bit.

Another thing to consider is that the life of the house will probably be longer than the life of the vinyl shutters. It is quite possible that the person who buys the house from you (whenever that day may be) won’t like the shutters and will want to take them down. Alternatively they may wish to install operable exterior shutters in their place. So we must be sure to make removing them in the future an easy process.

Both of these problems can be solved by drilling into the mortar between the bricks instead of into the bricks themselves. The main reason for this is because it is much easier to patch the mortar than it is to fill and match the color and texture of the bricks.

The next thing to consider is whether you want a permanent installation or if you would like the option to take your window shutters down. The primary reason why you would want to take down your vinyl shutters would be to paint the house. Since brick typically is not painted a permanent installation will suffice in most situations. However, if part or your entire mounting surface is painted you may wish to make them removable for future maintenance. To mount the shutters permanently, you can order vinyl exterior shutters with shutter-loks (sometimes called shutter locks or shutter plugs). To make a removable installation, you can get painted metal screws to mount your window shutters and use some masonry anchors to hold them in place.

Finally, you will also need to take into consideration the construction of the house. If the window has a slope sill you will need to leave a 1/4 inch gap between the sill and the bottom of the shutter to allow rain, snow, and ice to drain from the window. If you have a brick mold you will need to order the correct size of exterior shutters to stretch from the top to the bottom of the window opening.

You will need the following items to complete the installation:

1. Tape measure

2. Power drill, steel and masonry drill bits

3. Sawhorses

4. Square

5. Pencil

6. Vinyl shutters

7. Either shutter-loks and or painted steel screws with masonry anchors

8. Hammer

9. Phillips screwdriver (for painted screws only)

For vinyl shutters that are 55 inches or larger, you will need to use 6 shutter-loks or painted steel screws. If the shutter panel is less than 55 inches, 4 mounting fasteners will suffice.

To get started, hold one panel of the vinyl shutters in position next to the window in the position you would like it mounted. The shutter should be as close to the window opening as possible. Now, you will need to use a pencil to mark the center of the mortar in each of the 4 (or 6) mounting locations. Keep in mind that you will need to leave a 2 to 5 inch gap on the top and the bottom of the shutter above and below the mounting fastener. So for example if the first mortar line is less than 2 inches down from the top of the shutter, you should use mark the second mortar line as the point on the shutter where you will need to drill. Just mark the side of the plastic shutter in the 4 (or 6) locations where the center of the mortar lines are.

Now, set the vinyl shutter face up on the sawhorses. Using the mark on the side as a guide, lay the square across the top of the shutter with one end of it hanging over the side pointing downward toward the ground. You are only using this as a guide to mark the drilling location on the front side of the exterior shutter based on the markings you placed on the side that indicate where the mortar lines are. The stiles (or rails) for vinyl shutters are typically 2 to 4 inches in width. Using the square as a guide, draw a small line across the face of the stile and then use the tape measure to mark the precise location of the mounting hole (exactly in the center of the stile). Repeat this until all of the holes are marked.

If you decided to use shutter-loks to install your vinyl shutters, you need to drill a 1/4 inch hole at each of the locations using a steel drill bit. For the removable installation, use an 11/64 inch steel drill bit to drill the holes in the vinyl exterior shutter at the locations you marked.

Place the shutter against the surface of the house and use the pencil to mark the center of the hole (which should also be in the center of the mortar). Be sure the vinyl shutter doesn’t slip while you mark all of the locations.

Now remove the exterior shutter. If you are using shutter locks you will need a1/4 inch masonry bit. For painted screws you will need to use the correct size masonry bit for the anchors you purchased. Drill at each of the 4 (or 6) locations you marked.

For shutter-loks, make sure that the hole is at least 1 3/4 inches deep. For painted screws you should drill 2 inches deep. It is better to drill a little bit over to ensure they don’t bottom out because starting over is not particularly easy and requires new shutter-loks.

To finish the shutter-lok installation, place the shutter against the wall in the final location and push the shutter-loks through the vinyl shutter and into the hole in the wall. If you can’t push it all the way in, use a hammer to gently tap it until it just touches the surface of the vinyl shutter. Be sure to leave a little bit of play to allow for expansion and contraction.

When mounting with painted screws and anchors you should drill 2 inches deep into the mortar. Using a hammer, tap the anchors into the holes in the mortar. Finally, place the shutter against the surface and put the screws through the vinyl exterior shutters into the masonry anchors and tighten the screws with the screwdriver. Do not over tighten them – the vinyl shutters should not dimple.

Repeat each of the steps for the other panels of your exterior window shutters.



Ramon

microcolonel asked:


Our house is 80 years old, insulbrick then old vinyl siding. Can I put stucco and cover the whole mess up? Perhaps with the mess screwed well into it to hold the weight. Some also suggested to bolt in 2X10s, then an inch of styromfoam insulation, then stucco over top. What about these ideas? Someone also said to remove the vinyl and stucco over the insulbrick.

Colleen