Replacing Siding On Old House

Replace siding by working from the bottom up you might need a helper here.

Replacing siding on old house.

Measure twice cut once. Once the caulk is dry prime and paint the wood. Here are a few tips to help you discern whether your existing siding needs to be replaced. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Caulk all the edges. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. When to replace your current siding.

Using a screwdriver poke beneath the warped siding and note how firm the layer under the siding feels. Plan to apply at least two coats of paint. When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding. Use the old piece of siding to measure the new piece and use a circular saw to cut new siding to fit the gap.

Perform a close up inspection of any siding that appears warped. Above the bottom edge. The courses should overlap by at least 1 in. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.