Drilling Holes In Aluminum Siding

Weld the patch onto the aluminum with a propane torch.

Drilling holes in aluminum siding.

Insert the drill bit or hole saw into the chuck of the drill motor. Cut a portion of the intact siding material to match the piece you just cut out. How do i keep them

On smaller holes you would clear very frequently to prevent problems. The only way to repair these holes perfectly in vinyl or aluminum is to replace the entire piece—a repair that ranges from challenging in vinyl to almost impossible in old aluminum. Spread silicone on the back of the patch.

Cut a piece of aluminum about 1 inch bigger than the hole, using tin snips. It is prone to denting from hail and from stones flung by lawnmowers and leaf blowers. When the siding moves from heat and cold it will rub and can slowly take the insulation off the wires.

What to use to fill holes in aluminum? These holes can usually be found dispersed throughout the siding. Insert a sheet screw into the hole and turn slightly to the right until it tightens in the hole.

Press the patch in place. Sand the corners of the area you cut and lightly sand an area of about 1 inch on both sides, the top and bottom of the gap. Take off the nailing strip at the top of the new piece.

Stop the drill before it reaches the outside wall of the house. Slowly drill a small hole in the centre of stamped aluminum. Place the patch over the hole, holding it.