The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult.
Rotted cedar siding.
I m guessing that for siding to rot that it s getting lots of exposure to moisture coming from above and running down.
Take cedar boards off of the home first we loosened the caulking and nails of the first good board above the rotted.
Galvanized hot dipped zinc coated and aluminum nails are all appropriate.
The length of nail you use will depend on the thickness of the siding.
Use a circular saw to cut the board to length and fasten it in place with nails.
And it is certainly not completely immune to rot no matter how well it has been treated and maintained.
Cedar siding though durable and able to maintain a good finish for a long period of time does sometimes get damaged.
Water takes the path of least resistance.
Ken was called to remove the siding and find the source of the moisture.
Remove damaged window and door trim after loosening nails we took the trim.
Over time cedar siding can become discolored and the surface degraded due to weather dirt and various other wear and tear.
Unless the siding was rotten from sitting in a lumber yard too long and some scoundrel tried to put it up anyway.
A few days ago i noticed some rot on the siding of the house.
The dangers of replacing rotten wood siding on your own.
Always use corrosion resistant nails when working with cedar wood.
The exterior of homes has to withstand the elements of weather rain wind and changing temperatures.