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06-09-08, 10:25 AM

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Replacing metal siding...

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I have an old moble home in Michigan. A storm blew a pine tree onto the back side. Most of the damage is to the metal siding. Where do I go to try to match the existing siding?

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06-09-08, 07:15 PM

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I don't know if you can find replacement panels or not. I doubt you can get an exact replacement. You might try contacting the MH manufacture or inquiring at a MH supply house.

Usually when an older MH gets damaged like that, new siding is installed - not aluminum but plywood/vinyl siding or T-111, hardi board, etc. It will require proper flashing!

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