Remove damaged window and door trim after loosening nails we took the trim.
Rotted cedar siding.
The length of nail you use will depend on the thickness of the siding.
The dangers of replacing rotten wood siding on your own.
I m guessing that for siding to rot that it s getting lots of exposure to moisture coming from above and running down.
And it is certainly not completely immune to rot no matter how well it has been treated and maintained.
Ken was called to remove the siding and find the source of the moisture.
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.
Siding wouldn t and shouldn t normally rot from ordinary rainfall.
Water takes the path of least resistance.
Use a circular saw to cut the board to length and fasten it in place with nails.
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.
Galvanized hot dipped zinc coated and aluminum nails are all appropriate.
The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult.
The house was built in.
Cedar siding though durable and able to maintain a good finish for a long period of time does sometimes get damaged.
Over time cedar siding can become discolored and the surface degraded due to weather dirt and various other wear and tear.