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hole in aluminum siding NAL 11-07-2006
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Posted by NAL on November 7, 2006, 7:24 am


Hi - I'm getting ready to remove an electrical box from the side of my
house and it's going to leave a 4-5 inch square hole in aluminum
siding. I don't have any extra siding, so what is the best way to fill
this to prevent moisture/critters/ etc. from entering the house, while
keeping it somewhat attractive? Thanks for all your help!


Posted by Frank on November 7, 2006, 7:39 am



NAL wrote:
> Hi - I'm getting ready to remove an electrical box from the side of my
> house and it's going to leave a 4-5 inch square hole in aluminum
> siding. I don't have any extra siding, so what is the best way to fill
> this to prevent moisture/critters/ etc. from entering the house, while
> keeping it somewhat attractive? Thanks for all your help!

Maybe a blind drier vent or other type vent sealed inside. Will look
functional.
That, or hang a picture over the hole ;)
Frank


Posted by Eric in North TX on November 7, 2006, 8:05 am



Why not just remove the electrical part and leave the box with a blank
cover?
Just curious; what is the motivation to remove it? I can't envision an
scenario where removing it rather than just abandoning it would come up.


Posted by bremen68 on November 7, 2006, 8:42 am



NAL wrote:
> Hi - I'm getting ready to remove an electrical box from the side of my
> house and it's going to leave a 4-5 inch square hole in aluminum
> siding. I don't have any extra siding, so what is the best way to fill
> this to prevent moisture/critters/ etc. from entering the house, while
> keeping it somewhat attractive? Thanks for all your help!

I think pulling the guts of the box and going with a blank would be the
best idea. That way you don't have to worry about re-sealing it or
trying to get something to fit the hole.


Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on November 7, 2006, 9:18 am


> Hi - I'm getting ready to remove an electrical box from the side of my
> house and it's going to leave a 4-5 inch square hole in aluminum
> siding. I don't have any extra siding, so what is the best way to fill
> this to prevent moisture/critters/ etc. from entering the house, while
> keeping it somewhat attractive? Thanks for all your help!
>

How about a bat house? Not sure if they require a certain height from the
ground, though. Bats don't always help with mosquitoes (or so I'm told), but
they are ALWAYS fun to watch, if you have a queasy neighbor you like to
entertain with things he/she thinks are gross. :-)



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