Fiberglass siding question (updated 12-30-15)
Well once again I come to the experts for some insights and advise.
Before I start I want to say this question is for specific insights into the problem I'm having. I need specific suggestions for repairs.
I've been a member of this forum long enough to know how this question and comments can go sideways, so please help me by staying on topic. I really don't need opinions on my TH or a history of the companies management, or comments from the WW hater crowd.
I've owned this unit since it was new and have been more than happy with it. This will be my first repair outside of routine maintenance.
I have a serious problem that I need to know if I can repair this or will I need professional help.
Here's the problem:
Upon checking my unit I have found the curb side fiberglass siding at the right front corner of my 2005 WW FSC2800 has come out from under the trim molding. This unit has never been damaged and the roof seams have been maintained, see photo.
My questions are simple and straight forward:
1) How are the front and sidewall constructed and joined together?
2) Are they nailed, glued, stapled, or what?
3) Can the sidewall be pressed back into place and considered done or does the trim need to be removed and the edges brought back together and secured?
4) Because the sidewall appears to be bowed outward does the roof need to be raised to get the weight off the wall to get things back together?
I really appreciate any input as the closest repair shop is more than 300 miles away (each way).
Thanks in advance,
Hap
Before I start I want to say this question is for specific insights into the problem I'm having. I need specific suggestions for repairs.
I've been a member of this forum long enough to know how this question and comments can go sideways, so please help me by staying on topic. I really don't need opinions on my TH or a history of the companies management, or comments from the WW hater crowd.
I've owned this unit since it was new and have been more than happy with it. This will be my first repair outside of routine maintenance.
I have a serious problem that I need to know if I can repair this or will I need professional help.
Here's the problem:
Upon checking my unit I have found the curb side fiberglass siding at the right front corner of my 2005 WW FSC2800 has come out from under the trim molding. This unit has never been damaged and the roof seams have been maintained, see photo.
My questions are simple and straight forward:
1) How are the front and sidewall constructed and joined together?
2) Are they nailed, glued, stapled, or what?
3) Can the sidewall be pressed back into place and considered done or does the trim need to be removed and the edges brought back together and secured?
4) Because the sidewall appears to be bowed outward does the roof need to be raised to get the weight off the wall to get things back together?
I really appreciate any input as the closest repair shop is more than 300 miles away (each way).
Thanks in advance,
Hap
