Replacing Rotten Wood Siding

Find out if you have to replace rotted wood before you install vinyl siding with help from a.

Replacing rotten wood siding.

To ensure water can t get in to rot the siding again you have to seal it. The steps involve cutting away the rotten siding clearing out the old nails cutting the new siding to the appropriate length and fastening the siding as well as caulking it to make the siding watertight. Remember to use your finger to coax the caulk into the seams. Use outdoor caulk to close all the seams around the replacement siding.

Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and. If you find a small portion of rotting wood you can prevent it from affecting the entire wood siding. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.

Gap at corner and butt joints. If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this. Advertisement if your home has wood siding examine the siding around and beneath the windows for signs of swelling or discoloration. Depending on the level of rot you may have to replace rotted wood before you can install vinyl siding.

Using a strong flashlight check the attic for discolored wood. If you find any perform the screwdriver test. Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it. Install the kickout flashing underneath the first shingle photo 1.

The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Even the most well kept wood siding is susceptible to moisture and damage which will lead to rotted wood.