How To Replace Cedar Siding This Old House

3 peel off any paper or housewrap.

How to replace cedar siding this old house.

But in most cases you re better off removing old siding prior to installing new wood siding. Prime the back and edges of the new siding. If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding. Wear comfortable work clothes and rubber soled.

Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. Before installing new siding you ll want to replace any damaged trim or flashing around window and door openings and also repair or add house wrap to improve your home s resistance to air infiltration and moisture damage. 4 securely nail any loose sheathing to the wall studs with 3 inch galvanized nails. Power tools are out for this job.

Instead you can size the replacement using the old clapboard as a template a simple technique that virtually guarantees a tight fit on the first try. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old.

Siding on this old house. Siding repair is best done with hand tools with one exception. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.

Forget the tape measure tom says. Cottage on the cape. Repairing minor defects in cedar siding step 1 use a putty knife to apply exterior wood putty to smaller cracks or holes in siding. Work the putty down into the holes and smear the putty over the top and edges of the defect.

Remove the wood then the nails. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.