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