Removing Siding Old House

The perimeter of every wall has trim pieces j channel sill utility trim etc.

Removing siding old house.

We do recycle any aluminum which typically gives the homeowner another 300. We do not do asbestos siding because of the health hazards. One major stipulation with the james hardie siding warranty is that it specifically states that if any project is not installed according to the best practices standards the warranty on that material is null and void. Any other type of siding we require the homeowners to get a dumpster to remove.

You can remove it with little effort and in a way where you can easily reuse the pieces. If the piece still seems attached to the wall gently pull it outward so it comes free of the channel holding it in. If the siding is hard to remove try tapping it with the palm of your hand. Any styrofoam backing can be recycled if a thorough search is made for a recycler.

Removing existing siding and installing osb has several benefits such as having brand new substrate on the home and the ability to inspect the wall cavity and all framing insulation and structural integrity of the home before replacing siding. The reasoning behind this was that the upkeep of wood siding was too time consuming and newer materials were more resilient. Vinyl siding is installed from bottom to top so start at the top and work your way down when removing it.