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Installing vinyl siding is not hard to do by yourself. You will need a few inexpensive tools and learn the basics which begin with the flashing, window and door trims, eaves, soffits before you ever get to the vinyl panels. The most important thing to remember is that water runs down, so you must make sure that your overlapping is always on top of the one below.
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Can I install ceder siding?
Cedar siding isn't hard to install at all. It is a little like installing roof shingles. It just takes a little more work than using vinyl or aluminum siding. But the difference in looks are worth it.
How hard is it to install a brick facade and remove vinyl siding?
It is generally simply a matter of peeling off the old vinyl siding, sanding and applying the brick facade to the wall. Depending on expected what type of facade it can range from simple to very difficult.
Is vinyl flooring hard to install?
Installing vinyl flooring is hard if does not get tips and step-by-step instructions to help with installing vinyl sheet flooring.
How hard is it to install vinyl flooring myself?
Based on the type of flooring, self-installation of vinyl flooring can be a very cumbersome process. However, if you chose the type that "clicks" together, this will allow for easy installation that you could do yourself.
How hard is the vinyl siding installation process?
Since you are handy already this shouldn't be too hard for you. It's more time consuming than it is difficult. I was actually reading an article on www.diynetwrok.com about doing this myself. Head over there for step by step instructions as well as videos on how to do this.
How do you replace repair vinyl siding?
Vinyl siding is easily replaced if the contractor has left you some siding. In most cases if the contractor hasn't left you any siding, the siding may be very hard to obtain. Most companies discontinue the siding so you have to replace the whole house this is how they make there money. If you have a couple extra pieces of siding, there is a tool commonly known as the zip tool. It usually has a p shape on the end of it, you slip it under the bottom of the lock of the siding and slide it across this should unlock the vinyl. What you want to do after that is pop out the nails with a flat bar, this should free the peice of vinyl from the house. When you are re-installing the siding make sure you grab the right size roofing nails to re-sucure it.
How can I safely clean high up vinyl siding?
To safely clean high up vinyl siding, use a soft-bristled brush or a pressure washer on a low setting. Mix a solution of water and mild detergent, and scrub the siding gently. Rinse thoroughly with water to remove any soap residue. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive tools that could damage the siding. Consider using a ladder or hiring a professional for hard-to-reach areas.
What is the best product to use on previously painted aluminum siding?
With vinyl siding cleaner, that can be obtained from a home store or a build supply company. Then you use a garden hose to wash it off. NEVER, use a pressure washer to wash off vinyl siding. Vinyl siding has a very thing sealer over it, almost like gloss paint, when you use a pressure wash on it, it can destroy this sealer and if you look at some houses very close you will notice that the siding looks dull and has no shine to it, and it can also look chalky, once this happens the vinyl can not protect against dirt and the sun. If you have a two story house, or it is too hard for you to do this, and you call a company, make sure they do NOT use a stream, it must be a very fine mist or it will damage the siding. Remember, some good siding cleaner and a garden hose and a very soft brush is the best way to clean your siding and to keep it lasting as long as it can.
How to Clean Vinyl Siding?
One of the benefits of having vinyl siding on your home is that it is very easy to clean if it should get dirty. Dust and grime will inevitably collect in the cracks between your siding no matter what kind of siding you have. There are some simple ways to clean vinyl siding and keep it looking nice all year. Common Garden Hose Vinyl siding should be watered down at least once a week. The easiest way to rinse the siding on a weekly basis is to connect a spray attachment to your garden hose and spray the vinyl down. Start at the top of the wall, closest to the roof. This will allow any dirt that is washed off to run down onto the part of the siding that you have not cleaned yet. If you start at the bottom, you will have to run your hose back down the wall again because the wall will get dirty as you go. Soap and Water Once every few months it is a good idea to use some soap and water to clean your siding thoroughly. Most automotive supply stores carry soap that can be attached to a hose and sprayed through a special nozzle. Automotive soap will do an excellent job on vinyl siding. Spray your house down with the special soap attachment, then replace the soap attachment with your normal spray attachment to rinse the siding down again. Using soap that attaches to a hose will eliminate the need for you to climb a ladder and wash the siding by hand. Long Handled Brush Sometimes there are stubborn stains that develop on vinyl siding. Parts of the house that are near trees are particularly susceptible to staining. When a stain will not wash off with a hose, you will have to find a way to scrub the siding by hand. There are brushes that have been designed to wash the sides of recreational vehicles and will work wonderfully for washing hard to reach places on your vinyl siding. Dip the brush in a bucket of soapy water and then scrub the stain until it disappears. Once you are done, rinse the siding like normal.
Is it hard to install a dimmer switch myself?
It is very simple to install a dimmer switch in place of a regular light switch.
How hard is it to install a wall air conditioner and will I need a handyman?
You will most likley need a handyman, as this requires cutting away drywall and siding.
Is it hard to install a vinyl liner in an in ground swimming pool?
Depends on your idea of hard. I just did mine and thought it more time consuming than anything else.
