Learn how to repair wood siding yourself with a complete material list and step by step instruction.
How to reattach meter box after siding replace.
It to is screwd into the wall you will need the power company to come out break the seal remove the meter and unscrew the box you can then pull the siding.
Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.
Then measure for proper fit of the new siding.
Once the loose section is reattached replace the section above by snapping the bottom of the upper row into the top of the lower row.
If the meter box can easily be opened and un screwed we take it off and remount it.
Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk.
Then preventative measures must be taken so the damage does not reoccur and the cure is permanent.
First remove the corner piece then slide the zip tool under the siding and loosen it up.
See how to remove the damaged siding with little damage to existing siding.
You may want to wait for a warm day when the siding will be softer and more pliable.
To repair the electrical meter box a new non damaged meter base is installed.
Hgtv expert henry harrison shows how you can reattach it using a vinyl siding removal tool also known as a zip tool.
Be sure to leave about 1 8 of the nail exposed to allow the siding to flex.
Drive the nails into fresh solid material.
They will reattach and place a new seal on it.
If its one of those ones that requires you to pull the glass we leave it.
But what we do is take metal the same color as the siding and slip it behind the meter on all 4 sides and then j it out.
The home owner owns the meter socket.
On tuesday the utility company is going to be switching power on the outside of my house from a meter box that is installed into the siding and moving to a new meter box that was installed next to it over the siding.
Pull the cover the back plate will be held on with a couple of screws.
You will need to buy a vinyl mounting block that matches your siding this block is mounted behind the meter socket and is the most professional and sturdy way.
Leave 1 4 inch space at each end so each panel is be able to slide back and forth a bit.
Then nail the upper row across the top remembering not to drive the nails tight.
After you get the siding loosened reattach the corner piece.
Be careful because older siding can become brittle.
