Replacing Siding On Old House

It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Replacing siding on old house.

The bottom of the next course is locked into the nailing strip of the course below. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. When vinyl siding is first installed it is nailed through a nailing strip. Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails.

If you need to buy new siding take the old piece with you to the hardware store to make sure you buy matching replacement siding. The cost to replace siding adds 1 000 to 3 000 for removing the old siding. Secure old siding by driving ring shank nails down at an angle through the old nail holes. Purchasing new siding for your home is a decision with major significance both aesthetically and functionally.

Remove any old nails paint and caulk from around the siding. Easy instructions on replacing your rotten siding. Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old. When replacing siding try to purchase a piece from the same manufacturer in the same color.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. 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. Use the old piece of siding to measure the new piece and use a circular saw to cut new siding to fit the gap. Work your hand into a seam between pieces then release the siding from the nailing strip.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Unlike a fresh paint job or decorating scheme new siding is something you ll likely commit to for many years. The cost to reside a 2 000 square foot home with vinyl is 7 100 on average. But in most cases you re better off removing old siding prior to installing new wood siding.

Pull loose nails from clapboard siding. A utility knife can be handy for this task.