For many home and business owners looking to remodel their building’s exterior, vinyl siding is always a viable option. It’s the perfect choice for a clean, smart, and classic look that will last a lifetime. However, the real challenge lies in installing it.
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In order to install any kind of siding, screws are a necessary tool. In fact, it’s tough to find a project that doesn’t require some form of screw. Considering that, it makes sense that screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing revenue in the U.S. reached $30 billion in 2017. Drilling into this type of material for your home or business might seem a bit complicated. Let’s look at a few tips that might help you when installing vinyl siding with screws.
First, you want to make sure that any vinyl siding fasteners you might be using are not rusty. There is nothing worse on vinyl siding than seeing a big streak of rust. Sometimes, it might be hard to avoid rusty tools. Over time, the screws might rust due to the climate or just wear and tear. Do your best to only work with clean bits and make sure you’re not throwing them all over the place.
When deciding which screw to use, make sure you’re grabbing a Phillips head screw, since it is the easiest to use. The screw head will easily be paired with a Phillips screwdriver, giving you the perfect match for the job. If you plan on using a ladder to install the screw, make sure you’re practicing safety. That means clearing the area immediately around your ladder and ensuring there aren’t any power tool cords left unattended.
Vinyl siding is an easy material for any power tool to get into. Just make sure that you’re placing the screw in the correct area. For example, you want to be sure to avoid placing a screw in the middle of a piece of siding. Not only are you creating a problematic appearance, your siding’s functionality will be compromised.
When it comes to drilling into the vinyl siding, make sure you’re following the tips listed above. In a world of screws, it’s important to know the basics!