Repairing Siding From Rot Damage

Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face.

Repairing siding from rot damage.

The goal was to get 2 3 inches above the inside of the siding. Not only is this faster but the fixed wood is stronger than the original. Gap at corner and butt joints. Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.

When you come across rotted wood in your old house projects instead of replacing the damaged wood you also can repair it with specialty epoxy penetrants also called consolidants and fillers to make repairs. In most cases the original layer of building paper or housewrap at the bottom of the wall was enough to prevent water infiltration and damage beneath the siding. Carefully examine your t1 11 siding for signs of mold wood rot or beyond minor water damage. This can be tough since so many times the siding is nailed down.

The sheathing and framing sometimes need repairs too but that is less common. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding. Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs of moisture damage and repair any rotted areas. We tear off the damaged hardboard and replace it with fiber cement siding.

If the wood is discolored but the screwdriver test did not detect. Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible. If your siding has a lot of damage due to pests or rot then that s probably the time to think about replacing it for a more robust siding like this fiber cement lap siding. Generally fiber cement sidings last a lot longer than their wooden counterparts.

Seal these joints with a 35 year paintable acrylic caulk. However the amount of present rot can be deceptive.