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    Mar 24, 2008, 06:50 PM
    Patching a hole in vinyl siding
    I recently cancelled my satellite service and need to take down my satellite dish. I will have a hole about 2 ->2.5" in diameter. I didn't want to replace the siding, I just want to patch it. I got some caulking for siding, my question what do I fill the hole in with? Should I use just the caulking or do I need more and then use the caulking? Probably a dumb question. Please help.
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    Mar 25, 2008, 07:43 AM
    I would fill the actual hole in the wall with spray foam insulation. If there is any bulge after it cure you can shave it with a knife. I don't know how much you want to try to hide the hole but you could glue a scrap of siding over the hole, color matching will be iffy.
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