I usually spend the last couple of hours or so of my nightly sleep cycle in the recliner. Lately, we’ve been experiencing some very strong winds during that same predawn period.
Our bedroom is sheltered and is usually quiet. The family room, which is home to the recliner, is less sheltered and has a skylight. That means I more easily hear rain on the roof and wind against the house. Actually, I like that and it helps me sleep.
The other morning as the strong winds buffeted the house, I noticed a strange sound coming through the wall beside my recliner. What could it be? I’d have to check it out in the morning. Later that morning, I looked out a window and saw this.
Strong winds loosened the siding on this corner of the house.
I went out and looked at it from the other end.
Loose siding
That was a powerful wind to rip that siding loose. I have it temporarily tucked back in, but the bottom of this strip is not under the piece that is designed to hold it firmly in place. Next job is to figure out how to effect a permanent repair.
Excuse me. I need to go do some research.
$5 is a great price for a fix! Hope all goes smooth and that piece gets snuggled back in where it goes permanently. There’s always a rebel in the bunch, isn’t there? 🙂
Never got the chance to buy the tool. We have wonderful neighbors! :awe:
Well, free & nice neighbors to boot, is even better. Way better. :up:
I don’t like the wind–it scares me with the damage it can do. That doesn’t look like a tough fix–I think you can do that easily. Well…I hope so anyway.
It was fixed easily and quickly thanks to some help from a friend. :up:
Howdy, Neighbor! If your research reveals you need a J-hook or somesuch, we probably have one from when The Governor removed the siding to replace windows. The corner of the roof on The Biddies’ lanai room flaps in the east wind. We are hoping it holds until we remove it to replace the barn siding in the next month or so.
What I need is a vinyl siding removal tool. It looks like a flat strap with a wide hook on one end and the other end serves as a handle. Menard’s has one for about $5.