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Posted by tbasc@bellsouth.net on September 6, 2006, 6:54 pm
jah213@gmail.com wrote:
> Prepare yourself: I fear this is one of those truly clueless
> questions, but I just know you guys will know what to do, and I really
> don't.
>
> I was walking around my house doing a "get ready for winter" visual
> inspection and noticed there is a piece of siding (vinyl, if that
> matters) missing where the top row meets the corner of the house. It's
> on the porch where it is not exposed to the weather, but obviously it
> shouldn't just be left that way.
>
> It's a gap of about 3 x 3 inches. It looks like the last piece used
> (the top piece) fell a few inches short of meeting the corner.
>
> I know nothing about siding. Can I buy a little piece like this? Or
> do I buy a regular piece and cut to fit? (Already looked in the garage
> -- no leftover pieces.) It's the front of an outside corner, where the
> porch wraps around (if that matters).
>
> Where the piece is missing, I can see board (looks like particle board
> of some kind). If I can't get a piece of siding up there right away,
> what should I do to seal this off? Tarpaper (ick)? Paint? Again,
> it's in a protected area where it doesn't get hit by rain or anything,
> but it is the front side of the porch (would be nice if the fix looks
> good).
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jo Ann
Even though the International Residential (building) Code says it's not
required, there should be a weather barrier - house wrap or building
paper - behind the vinyl siding. That is an issue in itself.
If you know the manufacturer of your siding - or supplier or builder,
get the name of the manufacturer and style and color, then order a
piece. Also check on line for installation instructions.
TB
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