My suspicion is that the building had diddles for vapor barrier and insulation and the inside moisture condensed on the siding.
Removing t 111 siding.
You won t pull them with the paneling attached.
But breath ability is very important.
Remove all the trim from the wall having the siding replaced.
If the windows are mounted on top of the t 111 you will need to remove.
How to prepare t111 rough plywood siding for repainting.
With your new siding panel reverse this process when securing it to the framing.
Wedge the pry bar under the trim.
Inspect the installation of the windows.
If 15 minutes after application there is still stain sitting on the surface of the wood remove it with a dry paint brush.
While it s tough to do it s not impossible to over apply stain to your t111 siding.
Keep in mind that the stain should penetrate completely into the wood.
Removing old t 111 i really dislike it when the people think they are going to make garbage like t 111 a quality product by putting construction adhesive behind it before they nail it up.
If this wasn t needed you could just caulk between the boards and be done.
How to replace t 111 siding on house step 1.
If you are discarding the t1 11 anyway pry the panels off above and below the nailheads.
Piffin it s not t 111 it s t 11 also removing the t 11 will have no effect on the structural integrity of the building as the drywall on the inside of the house will hold everything together.
It also lets moisture behind the wall have a way out we call this breath ability.
So don t caulk between the flashing and the t1 11 siding.
In addition sloppy plywood siding installation can expose the structure to additional moisture as gaps or loose panels can hinder insulation and create pockets for damp.
Make sure there is room for the drip to settle and don t let the siding sit in the.
Poor surface preparation results in poor paint adhesion and is the cause of 80 percent of all coating failures according the the sherwin.
Once the t1 11 is removed just drive the nails into the studs or just below the insulation board surface and leave them there.
They are 2 1 2 spiral nails and they are in for good.
Locate the lap of the old siding.