How to remove and replace wood siding.
Cut wood siding on house.
Use a circular saw to cut the siding boards to length making sure that each joint falls on a stud.
Vertically horizontally or diagonally.
This leaves a little extra space for caulk.
As with the drop channel siding tongue and groove siding can be installed in any desired direction.
Although it s easy to paint wood this type of house siding requires regular and costly maintenance to prevent cracks warps rots water seepage and wood damaging insects.
Angle the blade slightly to cut a bevel toward the side that will be against the house.
Be sure to stagger the joints see photo 1.
An oscillating tool with a.
Use shims to lift the boards so you can easily get at the one you re cutting.
Scoring prevents the wood from chipping when you cut it with a handsaw cut the new piece of siding on the waste side of the line.
Cut through the nails that are holding the old siding in place.
I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo.
Repeat the process every few feet until the entire top edge.
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Cut and prime.
When crosscutting the existing siding be sure to stagger the end joints so they aren t aligned.
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In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house.
0 594 in x 48 in x 96 in.
Use a measuring square to ensure that each board is cut exactly square.
Score the cut line with the utility knife guided by a square.
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Plywood siding t1 11 48 00 in.
Most hardboard siding is 7 16 in.
Cut slowly to guard against splintered or jagged edges.
Plytanium t1 11 natural rough sawn syp plywood panel siding common.
Thick so set your blade depth carefully to avoid cutting into other courses.
Step 2 cutting wood siding.
It is available in rough cut or smooth cut and is made with either clear wood or knotty pines.
Cut existing siding nails.
You can paint and stain wood siding to complement the design of your house.
Individual planks are milled with a groove on one long edge and a corresponding tongue on the other long edge.
Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife.
