Mildew. Vinyl siding is mold and mildew resistant. However if the siding is dirty, mildew could grow on the dirty coating especially in warmer climates with consistently high humidity. Mildew appears as black spots on surface dirt and is usually detected in areas not subjected to rainfall, such...
Expert DIY advice on how to install vinyl siding starter and trim strips, corners posts, and J- or F-channel trim for doors, windows, eaves, and rakes.
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Some say you shouldn't use bleach on vinyl siding but I always have and never had any issues. Bleach is very effective for cleaning off mildew. You do want to cut the bleach with water and not let it dry on the siding. They also sell commercially prepared siding ...
Cover sources of electricity.Whether you’re learning how to clean vinyl siding or any other house siding, this is extremely important. First, find your breaker or fuse box and turn off the power to any and all of the outside light fixtures and outlets. Next, for a little added security...
install vinyl siding. In this vinyl siding installation video for beginners, I will be going over how to cut and install outside vinyl corners, how to cut vinyl siding, starter strip, E blocks, J blocks, and undersill trim. This is part 1 of a two part how to install vinyl siding ...
When you have a house with vinyl siding, you want the siding to look well cared for. If you need to replace all or part of your siding, the J-channel siding is a vital part of your trim work. With the J-channel, you can trim like the pros, making your vinyl siding work look se...
Aside from its well-known aesthetic value, vinyl siding is also one of the best waterproofing solutions for homeowners. The vinyl siding cost, however, can be pretty steep if you address a professional. But it doesn’t have to be if you follow these 10 t
Insects such as flies are naturally drawn to vinyl siding because vinyl siding attracts build up of airborne sugar particles from nearby trees, plants and brush. Unlike brick or wood homes, the sugar particles (which may not be detectable to the human ey
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