Replacing House Siding Board

This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco.

Replacing house siding board.

Fiber cement siding is resistant to this type of decay and is available in the same dimensions and patterns as the hardboard products so you don t have to replace all the siding on the house just the pieces that are damaged. But in most cases you re better off removing old siding prior to installing new wood siding. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. Boards shingles and panels usually can be replaced without too much trouble.

The cost to reside a 2 000 square foot home with vinyl is 7 100 on average. After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters. Pry off the rotted boards. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding.

Many people delay getting new wood siding when one or two boards are rotted out because it can be hard to match new materials to the wood species and the same look of the existing siding. Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails.

Plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. The cost to replace siding adds 1 000 to 3 000 for removing the old siding. Be sure to nail into the existing holes on the adjacent siding. Often a major re siding can be delayed by repairing sections of siding.

Now the process is fairly simple. 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. However by waiting to replace the one or two rotten boards this problem can lead to more significant damage in time. It is ideal for siding applications from new home construction utility buildings planters dog houses and other remodeling or do it yourself projects.

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. Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.