skirting renewal
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:46 pm
Hello All-
I have begun a project to remove my old skirting (plywood and OSB...bad choice by previous owner) and replace it with vinyl. The old plywood panels have survived 10 years or so, but have deteriorated rather severely at the bases due to wicking moisture.
Some background info: my home sits atop a concrete slab, and there has been some frost heave movement in the past, and I am using G-P Parkside vinyl skirting. Obviously there is a learning curve here, as I have never dealt with fastening anything to concrete.
I figured I would use the smallest concrete screws I could find since there is essentially no load. But how many should I use per 8' lower rail? There are at least 20 pre-drilled holes per rail...seems like overkill to use all of them. And I am going through carbide drills pretty fast. Any tips to make the drill bits last longer?...without having to buy a hammer drill. Also I have read where screws should not be within 3-4" of concrete edge. I have no choice as the pad is not much wider than the home, so I have to screw very close(within 2") of the edge. Ideas on this?? I haven't gotten very far yet, so I'm hoping some advice will steer me in the right direction. Thanks for any help or advice.
-Steve
I have begun a project to remove my old skirting (plywood and OSB...bad choice by previous owner) and replace it with vinyl. The old plywood panels have survived 10 years or so, but have deteriorated rather severely at the bases due to wicking moisture.
Some background info: my home sits atop a concrete slab, and there has been some frost heave movement in the past, and I am using G-P Parkside vinyl skirting. Obviously there is a learning curve here, as I have never dealt with fastening anything to concrete.
I figured I would use the smallest concrete screws I could find since there is essentially no load. But how many should I use per 8' lower rail? There are at least 20 pre-drilled holes per rail...seems like overkill to use all of them. And I am going through carbide drills pretty fast. Any tips to make the drill bits last longer?...without having to buy a hammer drill. Also I have read where screws should not be within 3-4" of concrete edge. I have no choice as the pad is not much wider than the home, so I have to screw very close(within 2") of the edge. Ideas on this?? I haven't gotten very far yet, so I'm hoping some advice will steer me in the right direction. Thanks for any help or advice.
-Steve