How To Drill Through Aluminum Siding

Step 5 release the siding when the drill bit is through it and apply pressure to the drill to continue drilling through the surface behind the siding.

How to drill through aluminum siding. Hold the drill so the bit enters the siding straight and horizontally. Drill only through the exterior siding. Apply light pressure to the back of the drill motor. Turn the drill on and drill through the mark while applying gentle pressure.

Place the drill bit on the mark made in step 1 and slowly work the bit through the siding by pulsing the drill. Insert the drill bit or hole saw into the chuck of the drill motor. When the siding moves from heat and cold it will rub and can slowly take the insulation off the wires. Do not tilt the drill up down or to either side.

How to drill a hole through aluminum siding step 1. Aluminum siding contracts and expands like most other products which can lead to problems down the road. Place the tip of the drill bit on the center location of the finished hole. Once the bit reaches the boxing.

Equip a power drill with a masonry drill bit for small holes or a carbide hole saw for larger holes preferably a saw designed for use with fiber cement siding.