Replacing Siding On Old House

A utility knife can be handy for this task.

Replacing siding on old house.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Unlike a fresh paint job or decorating scheme new siding is something you ll likely commit to for many years. Use the old piece of siding to measure the new piece and use a circular saw to cut new siding to fit the gap. But in most cases you re better off removing old siding prior to installing new wood siding.

Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails. Purchasing new siding for your home is a decision with major significance both aesthetically and functionally. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

Easy instructions on replacing your rotten siding. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color. Pull loose nails from clapboard siding.

Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old. Secure old siding by driving ring shank nails down at an angle through the old nail holes. Remove any old nails paint and caulk from around the siding. The cost to reside a 2 000 square foot home with vinyl is 7 100 on average.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. The bottom of the next course is locked into the nailing strip of the course below. House siding costs 4 300 to 15 800 on average or between 3 to 11 per square foot depending on the home s size and materials used. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair clapboards.

Things to consider when replacing siding on your house july 5th 2012 by. 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.