Hi, I want to install new vinyl siding on my house, and I have got some quotes from different contractors However some have said that it is better to remove all of the old layers of different siding on the house and some have said just to remove the first layer that's aluminum siding and leave the layer under in place.nobody offered and explanation as to why I should remove them all the contractor who sudgested to leave the older layers said that it was better for insulation.is that true? what's the right thing to do and why ?
Just take some foil small amount and place at end of each antennaYou may want to watch the TV screen as you are doing this so that you can see if it works,meaning screen/picture will come in clear then you will be able to see just how much foil you will needI do this ALL the timeLOL Take Care hope all goes well w/TV
I have some experience with thisIt really is a personal choice, and sometimes what is cost effective is betterBut, I am going to assume from what you have told us that you have a house that was originally cedar siding, then it was wrapped with aluminum, and now you plan to put on vinylWhenever replacing siding it is very important to remove all previous layers and get all the way to the actual sheathing of your houseSheathing rots and gets damaged over time and you can never have any idea of the problems underneath the original siding unless you strip itIf you simply cover it up with new vinyl siding it will only compound any problems with mold/rot that may be lurking underneathThe vinyl siding will create a cavity over the old siding where there is room for air and temperature differences that will make the vinyl siding more prone to warping over time, and that is on top of the fact that without the flat surface of the actual sheathing, it is more difficult to install the vinyl perfectly flatMy neighbor installs Certainteed vinyl siding on houses and ALWAYS removes old siding because even though it may cost more, the benefits to the consumer far outweigh the costs of having totally hidden problems or having to have workers come back out to fix thingsAs far as them telling you its better for insulation, thats not entirely trueTearing down the old siding allows them to replace the Tyvek, repair any rotted out plywood and get a better seal around windows and doors where the most air is leaked in any houseSo I'm not sure how true that is, sounds like a crock to me.
its easy just make sure you have something to attach it with if you have a cable plug in the back you have to go to radio shackand buy an adapterfor 300 ohm wiringthis is wiring you screw ononce u have that it's just a matter of connecting the foil to both screws, just make sure it's the opposite end of the foil
In a pinch I've used a twist tieStrip off the paper or plastic coating half way then insert metal end in cable ready inletThis is an easy and cheap fix,and it works great!
These answers are absolutely correctJust do me a favor and don't try to jam the end of the hanger itself into the coaxial port on the back of the TVLots of people do, and although it works, it renders the TV useless for anything else, like cable or a store-bought antenna.
