How To Cut Vinyl Siding For Dryer Vent

The challenge is to cut a hole an 4 inch hole without dama.

How to cut vinyl siding for dryer vent.

Go back inside and caulk around the dryer duct on the inside of the rim joist. Cut the hole then center the nail flange of the mounting block over the hole and nail it on. Once this is done slide the vent cap through with the vinyl surface mounting block and attach it by screwing down the cap to the house. Cut a slit in the housewrap above the hole using a prefabricated flashing panel as a cutting guide.

Wear leather gloves the cut metal edges are sharp. Measure this location and translate it to the outside of the siding ensuring that the vent hood will fit in this position. At this point you usually want to flash the top of the mount by slitting the housewrap and putting a flap of flashing behind the housewrap and over the top fin of the mount. Cut the straight sections to length with a tin snips before you snap the seams together.

Drill a pilot hole in the siding to make sure your measurements are correct. This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap. This is a trick on how to cut vinyl siding the quickest and easiest way without breaking or chipping it.

Install dryer vent through wall siding a new dryer vent should be installed on a vinyl siding. Install flashing panel overlapping housewrap in the sides and bottom and tucking the top behind the house wrap. Cut a hole in the siding with a diameter of 4 25 inches by using a hole saw. You can use the plastic trim ring included with the vent cap for a neater appearance.

Insert the duct and ventcap and fasten. Use the bimetal hole saw the electrical saw to cut a hole that will match the size of the vent cap you purchased. Use wood screws to attach the hood to the siding.