Removing Siding To Expose Sill

Using insect dust step 1 locate the entrance through which the bees are entering your siding.

Removing siding to expose sill.

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. Start by lifting an overlapped piece of vinyl on the top row. You should be able to slide it horizontally and remove it from the channel to expose the nails from the second row down. The great unveiling a recipe for removing vinyl siding.

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. Install exhaust fans in bathrooms to remove steamy air caused by hot showers. Use a garden hose and spray the water downward to avoid getting any beneath the siding panels where it can damage. Using the pry bar loosen the nails that hold the sill together.

If necessary remove a few pieces of siding nail the undersill then replace the siding. Rinse the trim with a light spray of water to remove dust dirt and debris. 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. Repaint exterior windows and siding if paint is cracking or peeling.

Make sure you remove it properly as you will need to reinstall it after repairing the sill plate. Place the palms of your hands on the siding and apply downward pressure until the piece pops free. Repeat until you re at the ground and then remove the surrounding trim. Remove the nails one at a time to disconnect the entire length of vinyl.

Removing the yellowjackets from the siding is only way to guarantee their elimination. Tack z flashing over the channel extending it slightly past the cutout on both sides. 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. Go outside the garage and remove enough siding to expose the entire sill plate.

Push the siding downward to remove it from the piece below it. After you remove the nails from the top of the piece of siding it is still hooked to the piece below it. Slide a pressure treated board into the space left by removal of the old plate. Observe the bees during the afternoon as that is the most active time of day for yellow jackets.

Remove it by unscrewing it from its position using the screws to expose the sill. 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. Follow where they seem to disappear into the side of your house.