Make sure there is room for the drip to settle and don t let the siding sit in the flashing.
How to replace t1 11 siding.
Fiber cement is generally a great option when you re trying to mimic wood but without the maintenance of traditional wood.
Lay the sheet of siding onto two sawhorses.
Other wood siding options.
Cut the new t1 11 siding using a circular saw with attached woodcutting blade.
If so you will need to temporarily remove the window frames as well before proceeding.
I offer you some tips on how to make an in.
Run the blade at a 45 degree angle just before the sidings nailhead.
This will cutoff the head about a 1 4 inch below the.
Leave about a 1 4 to 1 2 inch gap vertically between the just cut t1 11 and top of the flashing.
3 place the piece of siding in its appropriate location and secure it to.
The standard method of nailing t1 11 is in horizontal rows of galvanized nails inserted every 16 inches into the wall studs.
Ive used a small angle grinder 4 inch with a metal cutting blade.
Houses with t 111 rarely have sheathing under the siding and when you remove the t 111 the studs and wall insulation will be exposed.
If you need to replace an entire panel or section of t1 11 siding first remove any existing wood trim with your pry bar.
The bend is optional in my opinion.
Then check if the siding has been installed around any windows.
Replacing the t 111 siding on your house is a major project that is best broken down into sections.
If you have t 111 siding on your home you may be having some of the same issues which are presented in this video.
If you re after the look of t1 11 cedar but wish to get something with less maintenance the allura 8 grove option is a great one.
Therefore the t 111 siding you remove needs to be replaced the same day to avoid disruption of the insulation.