Removing Siding To Expose Sill

Here is the story written by a historic neighborhood organization making things happen.

Removing siding to expose sill. Tack z flashing over the channel extending it slightly past the cutout on both sides. Using the pry bar loosen the nails that hold the sill together. The great unveiling a recipe for removing vinyl siding. Pull the bottom down and away and then you should be able to simply unzip that piece horizontally across the wall all the way down to the end.

Slide a pressure treated board into the space left by removal of the old plate. Go outside the garage and remove enough siding to expose the entire sill plate. It s a tight fit to drive the nails into the undersill but you can gently pull back the siding then tuck it into the undersill after you nail it. Remove the nails one at a time to disconnect the entire length of vinyl.

If necessary remove a few pieces of siding nail the undersill then replace the siding. You will do this by placing the pry bar under the sill and pushing it up. Removal for repair using a metal clothes hanger or other small hooks dig into the end of one of the pieces of siding which will allow you to pull it off. Repeat until you re at the ground and then remove the surrounding trim.

Start by lifting an overlapped piece of vinyl on the top row. Remove it by unscrewing it from its position using the screws to expose the sill. Rinse the trim with a light spray of water to remove dust dirt and debris. Use a garden hose and spray the water downward to avoid getting any beneath the siding panels where it can damage.

Place the palms of your hands on the siding and apply downward pressure until the piece pops free. Observe the bees during the afternoon as that is the most active time of day for yellow jackets. Install exhaust fans in bathrooms to remove steamy air caused by hot showers. Follow where they seem to disappear into the side of your house.

Repaint exterior windows and siding if paint is cracking or peeling. Several years ago there was an article in the illinois association of historic preservation commission s newsletter regarding the program started in rock island il for the removing vinyl siding by volunteers. Lower the wall by placing the jack next to each lally column in turn raising the wall slightly removing the column and lowering and removing the jack. Removing the yellowjackets from the siding is only way to guarantee their elimination.

After you remove the nails from the top of the piece of siding it is still hooked to the piece below it. Using insect dust step 1 locate the entrance through which the bees are entering your siding. Make sure you remove it properly as you will need to reinstall it after repairing the sill plate.