* There is one freak of nature that can damage T1-11 & vinyl skirting, it is an idiot with a weed eater. One homeowner hired a person to mow and trim her yard. This person destroyed 65 feet of skirting panels.
I did it. Click here to see a picture. I knew better. I now have a piece of aluminum that is a painting tool that works just great. But even a piece of wood, say a 1" x 4" x 3' or even 8' long works just great. It is a simple solution and requires a lot less effort than replacing skirting.