Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.
How to replace siding behind utility boxes.
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 conduit doesn t go through the piece i want to remove.
I feel comfortable with electricity but i m guessing i will have to call my utility company.
Since you have the metal you can put the top j a few inches above the box so you dont have to notch around the bushing.
Never side over the electric wires.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.
The meter just has 4 screws attached to it.
Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing.
Need advice for replacing siding piece behind meter box.
Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.
Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.
Remove the nails in the corner cap.
To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in.
Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving.
Is this something a person can do without contacting the utility company.
Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.
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