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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?

Gwave65 on Purchasing Siding for Repair

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:51:45 +0000

I have just a small 3 foot section of siding that I need to repair. Have called all over town and all of the distributors want to sell/order me a 2 sq box which will be about $350 w/ shipping! Anyone have an idea where I can get a small scrap piece? Thanks.

Certainteed Mainstreet 5" D5 Dutchlap Woodgrain

Sterling Gray

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 Variform Siding

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:04:30 +0000

Anyone care to tackle this one?

I can say 0.046" thickness is typically a very nice thickness for residential siding. It's thick enough to cover many wall imperfections. 0.044" thickness also works well. 0.042" is a typically a budget panel.

As to the difference between Variform and Crane ... ??? Maybe someone else can address this, we don't really have an opinion either way.

pkd on Variform Siding

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:51:34 +0000

Hello,

My contractor is suggesting Variform siding (0.046" thinkness) or Crane siding. He prefers Variform over Crane.

Any help in explaining the facts on these two brands is appreciated.

Thanks

pkd

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!

admin on Vinyl over brick veneer

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:27:11 +0000

As a general rule, vinyl siding can be installed over just about anything that provides a solid flat backing.
***IMPORTANT NOTE: ROT must always be addressed (repaired) prior to any side over.***

I've personally installed vinyl siding successfully over: stucco, concrete, t1-11, etc. Virtually any 'reasonably' flat surface can have vinyl siding installed over it.

Short Answer: YES. I believe vinyl siding can be installed over your brick veneer.

Disclaimer: Of course, every home is different and you MAY have a unique situation. You can always have one of our professionals come out and give you free professional advice.

Thanks for the Great Question!

mathteacher678 on Vinyl over brick veneer

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:14:04 +0000

Can vinyl siding be put over brick veneer? Is there a strong possibility of moisture being trapped beneath the siding in this case (and in general) and causing problems?

admin on 8 inch siding?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:18 +0000

pburgett said:

I am trying to match our current siding after putting on an addition. I need 8 inch, single, vinyl siding in a cream/off-white. Apparently Certenteed only has white. Anyone know where I can get this?

Matching vinyl siding can be a real pain but if you are persistent you can find a good match. You can basically do the same thing the Pro's usually end up doing and that is:

Remove a piece of the vinyl siding you want to replace and look for any identifying numbers or marks. (big pieces, like several feet, work best for this step).
Remove a smaller piece for style, size and color matching. Usually something around 12" works great.
Break out the Phone Book and/or Online search for "vinyl siding materials", "vinyl siding suppliers", "vinyl siding manufacturers", and whatever else you can think of. Lumber yards & building supply stores often do carry vinyl siding. The goal here is to obtain a list of where you can buy vinyl siding in your area.
Hit the pavement: Take your sample and your list of potential places the vinyl siding you are looking for might be found and see if you can find a match.

SO ... as you can see ... trying to find matching vinyl siding CAN be a pain but it's not impossible. Sometimes you'll find a match on your first try and other times you'll need to be a little more determined.

Hind Sight is 20/20

Our BEST ADVICE ... IF YOU GET VINYL SIDING INSTALLED on your home ... make sure ... the contractor leaves a few extra peices of vinyl siding and trim in case you need a few pieces later on. Store it flat & protected. Most top quality contractors will recommend this and/or just automatically provide this for you. Hope this helps you!

pburgett on 8 inch siding?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:25:11 +0000

I am trying to match our current siding after putting on an addition. I need 8 inch, single, vinyl siding in a cream/off-white. Apparently Certenteed only has white. Anyone know where I can get this?

admin on Armour (Armor) Vinyl Siding

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:51:00 +0000

Hopefully someone else has additional information on Armor siding because we've not been able to dig anything else up on them.

dleyman on Armour (Armor) Vinyl Siding

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:02:52 +0000

In the 1993, I put Armor (Armour) [Freedom] siding on my new home. It faded badly, shrunk a lot and when I called a local lumber yard about 7 years later, they told me they went out of business. Do you know if any existing company or vinyl siding manufacturer is honoring their warranty or am I and anyone else who purchased this siding "out of luck."

admin on What is Certainteed's guarantee against fading?

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:17:45 +0000

admin said:

Post edited 11:11 am - April 2, 2009 by admin

I m planning on residing my home with vinyl siding. The contractor I am considering (Bennet, in Albany, NY) uses Certainteed. Some other contractors have indicated that their vinyl siding comes with a lifetime guarantee against fading (i.e., no more than three Hunter Units). What type of fading guarantee does Certainteed offer?

Thank you for your attention.

B. Klinger

(added by Siding4u Staff member)

Here is certainteed's resource area for warranties [ http://www.certainteed.com/res.....warranties ].

"CertainTeed warrants its vinyl siding products against excess fade beyond normal weathering if
reported to CertainTeed in accordance with the notice provision (see What the Property Owner
Must Do section, below). Excess fade is defined by a change in color, as calculated according to
ASTM D2244, greater than four (4) Hunter units." quoted from http://www.certainteed.com/res.....es/215.pdf

Great question!