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vinylsearch on Need to find MATCHING vinyl siding

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:54:56 +0000

I am relocating the electrical panel and need to cover the existing opening with the exact type/color vinyl siding as the rest of the house. The existing vinyl siding has numbers and bar code printed clearly on the back of the siding (but no manufacturer name/phone number).

(1) How do I identify the manufacturer so that I can order the exact replacement?

(2) Is it sufficient to cover up the wall opening @ the former electrical panel location with plywood (and maybe black weatherproof paper)

before installing the siding?

admin on Siding of a Garage

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:31:59 +0000

I really think a professional needs to take a look at your project, listen to what you are looking for and make some cost effective recommendations.
If you need a contractor recommendation, you can use our Contractors With Integrity Network by going here: http://www.contractorswithintegrity.com/estimates-combined.php
Also, if you would like to post some pictures to give us and others a better idea about your project you can email them to us, if you'd like to do that - just let me know.
~Hope that helps.

terrigrayson on Siding of a Garage

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:38:27 +0000

I would like information reagarding the vinyl siding of my garage ceiling which is currently drywall with a popcorn effect. and also to cover the walls of the garage which are drywall and the other half are the actual concrete block.

admin on How do you...

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:12:21 +0000

Thanks for the great question Aeridyne.

1st get a good saftey harness system. Falling is not cool. Be safe.
Be sure to check out http://www.OSHA.gov & their specific Safety and Health topics on Scaffolding @ http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/scaff.....index.html

The Typical Scaffolding Solutions for Siding and Windows are:

Ladders, Ladder Jacks & Scaffolding Walk Boards.
1. The walk boards can be placed on the inside or the outside of the ladders as they lean against the wall.
2. Example:
  (above is not a normal setup but gives you an idea what I am talking about)
3. More Examples: http://images.google.com/image.....k+scaffold
4. Explanation and Regulations: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etool.....rjack.html
Stack-able Scaffolding
It's a metal framework that you erect. It's not typically used by professional siding contractors because they don't plan on being on the wall that long BUT masons use them and it might be a safer feeling solution for a do-it-yourself-er.
(no offense, I've been there. 35 feet up on bounce scaffolding with no rails is a completely different story once you get up there.)
1. Examples: http://images.google.com/image.....esidential scaffolding
Aluminum Pump Jack System
1. This probably isn't a great solution for 1 person setups due to the complexity of setup and operation.
2. Examples: http://images.google.com/image.....+Pump+Jack
Other Scaffolding Types
1. There are mechanical lifts and all sorts of stack-able/build-able scaffolding types available.
2. Examples: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etool.....index.html

In Conclusion:

The main thing is to be safe and don't get up on something you don't feel comfortable on. Remember the Pro.'s do this stuff everyday and it did take them (usually) several months before they truly became comfortable with working off of scaffolding. Take your time and be safe.

aeridyne on How do you...

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:10:53 +0000

So, i was planning on doing my roof, siding, windows, house wrap, all kinds of things myself. But then I got to wondering, I knew it was going to be up high, but I didn't really think of it, until I was standing outside yesterday, and looked at a two story house, and realized that mine was going to peak 15 feet higher… that's like 35 feet in the air! So I started to really wonder, what on earth I could use to safely get up that high? Another factor is that most likely I would need to be able to buy it rather than rent, as I might be needing it for a while. Thanks!