Should regular nails be used to attach regular vinyl siding? Also, what causes siding to buckle and come loose

75 yars old housewith vinyl siding half-ass nailed over original wall material wit nofoam and is bukling n a lotof places as well as nails opping out after a year or two… Chicago

Should they power wash the house before installing vinyl siding?

This house is brick with painted exterior wood trim, gabels, headers, soffits, etc. I plan to install vinyl siding to reduce maintenance costs. I hate the thought of them installing new siding over the dirty exterior wood. Hence, my question.

Should you EVER see nails in the finished product of your vinyl siding on your home.?

We are building our house and think that the vinyl siding looks like it wasnt done right. There are nails in the siding at the bottom of the piece of vinyl. Its only on the first 2 rows towards the top, but not the vary top. It’svery noticeable and now some parts are starting to [...]

Should I use a wall cap with flaps for range hood exhaust on vinyl siding?

I am trying to run a duct for my new microwave/range hood. I have vinyl siding on the house. I was looking for a wall cap but all I can find is ones with flaps/dampers/louvers. Can I use them for my hood vent? Will there be enough air flow in the vent to open the [...]

What should I be charging to install vinyl siding?

I work as a subcontractor installing vinyl siding. I have 19 years experience and am quite above average as far as the quality I see, (and repair) around town. I have been working for a select few contractors for a long time and I feel that maybe they are keeping me in the dark as [...]

How much should it cost to put vinyl siding on a 1500 sq ft cape?

I am considering putting vinyl siding on myself but would hire someone if the markup was not much more. How much do you think it will cost me to put an average grade vinyl siding on my house in materials if i did it myself, and how much would i expect to pay if i [...]

How long should it take to put vinyl siding on a house?

The house is about 1700sq ft. How long should it take an experienced contractor with 3-4 helpers to take old siding off and put new vinyl up?

Should I remove vinyl siding from my house?

I bought my home a year ago. There were so many things I liked about it that I overlooked the fact that it’s covered in ugly vinyl siding. Most people around here seem to share my opinion of vinyl siding, so I think that removing it and repainting the house would probably slightly increase its [...]

Why You Should Place A Blue Bird House In Your Garden

Birds are beautiful creatures that will add charm to any garden. One of the most popular birds is the blue bird. Unfortunately, their number has decreased significantly in the United States within the last decade. The main reason of this decline is the increased use of pesticide, climate change, and reduced tree number. Therefore, if [...]

How much should I expect to pay to have vinyl siding installed?

The house is one story with a gable roof and approximate dimensions are 25 ft wide and 40 ft deep.
What is a reasonable price to pay someone to put vinyl siding on the house? It is located in a far western suburb of Chicago.

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