A gate needs more support than loose, flexible, thin piece of vinyl if you want the gate to work or provide security. Vinyl siding is just loose panels that move and are hung or suspended and allowed to move (shrink, expand) and just divert most of the general rain, but are not good for resisting and wind driven rain.
Get PriceOnce the gate has been assembled, you can set the other gate post. As the gate will put additional stress on the adjacent posts, install a 4-inch-by-4-inch treated lumber post inside the vinyl post, flush with the side of the post where the hardware will attach and secure with screws for stability.
Get PriceIf you want to hang something from your vinyl siding, don't even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty, even if you seal the hole. There are at least three alternative ways to do it.
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Get PriceVinyl siding is easy to penetrate, but there are places you want to avoid within the profile of the siding. For siding that has two sections, called "ship lap," there is a rib running horizontally in the middle of the piece. Trying to place the screw through that middle rib can be awkward.
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Get PriceOkay attached is the picture but don't mind the white vent (it won't be in the way). Let me know your thoughts. I keep hearing how bad it is to drill into the brand-new vinyl siding, but yet other people say don't drill into that concrete slab at the bottom of the stairs because it might jeopardize the foundation.
Get PriceNothing wrong with attaching to the house. You don't want the hinges right against the house, of course, if for no other reason that you need clearance so the gate can fully open. But you can attach a post or jamb to the house and then the hinges to that. Attachment depends on the circumstances.
Get PriceAlways refer to the installation guide on the particular vinyl siding that you're installing, but most vinyl siding panels should overlap each other by at least an inch. Add 3/8 in. on hot days because the siding will contract when the temperature drops.
Get PriceThe vinyl siding hooks are made of plastic and worked perfectly to hang my light-weight metal wall decor. When you’re ready to hang things on your vinyl siding, push the curved part of the hook between the siding panels.
Get PriceHow to Install Vinyl Siding. Part of the series: Home Improvements & Repairs. Install vinyl siding from the foundation up, snapping successive pieces into th
Get PriceRemove any siding or exterior finish that isn't compatible with vinyl siding, and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. 1 ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) plywood or OSB are common substrates, and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls.
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Get PriceVinyl siding has always been designed as an exterior cladding, not a water-resistive barrier. Vinyl siding is designed to allow the material underneath it to breathe; therefore, it is not a watertight covering. Because of its design and application, it provides a supplemental rain screen
Get PriceAnd the second is a punch that is used to attach the siding to a special insert (undersill trim) that goes in the J-channel when you don't end at the exact top. You cut the siding to the height you need (measure twice) and then the punch creates small tabs that stick out from the siding (only 3 sides of the small hole are punched).
Get PriceFastener Choices Use aluminum, galvanized steel, or other corrosion-resistant nails, staples, or screws when installing vinyl siding. In such cases, the fastener will need to be long enough to penetrate through the non-nailable material and then 1 1/4” (32mm) into wood framing or other nailable material.
Get PriceWhile wood siding is fastened tightly to the house, vinyl siding literally hangs from nails driven through horizontal slots at the top of a panel's nailing hem. The reason for the loose nailing has to do with the vinyl's (and polypropylene's) need to expand or contract as the temperature changes: A 12-foot length of plastic siding can expand as
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Get PriceSheathing for Vinyl Siding. Applying weather-resistant sheathing over old siding is the fastest, easiest way to provide a flat, nailable surface for vinyl or aluminum siding installation. The tricky part can be dealing with the added thickness where siding meets windows and doors.
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Get PriceInstalling Vinyl Siding in These 23 Steps. While vinyl siding is not for everyone, millions of American homeowners have decided that it's exactly right for them. The truth is, the price of a vinyl
Get PriceIt's the cheapest siding option around. Try this test. Get a quote for having your house professionally painted. Chances are, the vinyl siding installation quote will be very close, if not better. And with vinyl siding, depending on the installer, you might get a lot of extras thrown in—gutters, window cap, insulation under the siding, etc.
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