You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.
Fixing gate post to vinyl siding wall.
If you re drilling into masonry use a drill bit large enough so the wall anchor can fit into the hole.
Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.
Be careful because older siding can become brittle.
First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.
If you re drilling into a wood wall covered with siding use a drill bit approximately half the size of the lag bolt.
He had a choice of either attaching the post to the corner of the house which has vinyl siding or drilling into the concrete walkway.
How to fix a hole in vinyl siding.
Save big with vinyl siding.
1 nail down loose boards and replace any rotten ones.
A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude.
3 remove all protrusions such as gutters downspouts and light fixtures.
Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help.
If you want siding for your home that looks great and is durable but requires little maintenance look no further.
It can have the look of wood siding without the ongoing work and expense.
The holes need to be deep enough to accommodate the bolts or wall anchor.
4 seal all cracks to make the house airtight.
If you ll be siding over the top of older siding here are a few important steps to take.
Drill holes into the house with the hand drill.