Replacing Rotten Wood Siding

Advertisement if your home has wood siding examine the siding around and beneath the windows for signs of swelling or discoloration.

Replacing rotten wood siding.

Gap at corner and butt joints. If you find any perform the screwdriver test. Even the most well kept wood siding is susceptible to moisture and damage which will lead to rotted wood. Use outdoor caulk to close all the seams around the replacement siding.

If you find a small portion of rotting wood you can prevent it from affecting the entire wood siding. Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding. 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. Install the kickout flashing underneath the first shingle photo 1.

Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. Find out if you have to replace rotted wood before you install vinyl siding with help from a. To ensure water can t get in to rot the siding again you have to seal it. Using a strong flashlight check the attic for discolored wood.

Remember to use your finger to coax the caulk into the seams. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Seal these joints.

Now you just need to make the new wood siding match the old rotten wood siding. Check the wood members in a basement or crawl. Depending on the level of rot you may have to replace rotted wood before you can install vinyl siding.