Replace Piece Of T111 Siding

Measure an old piece of the t1 11 siding using a tape measure.

Replace piece of t111 siding.

Replacing the t 111 siding on your house is a major project that is best broken down into sections. If the area of the siding you need to repair is larger than two to four inches the best and most permanent solution is to replace that particular panel of siding. Complete the installation of the first horizontal row of t1 11 siding following standard construction practices. If you have t 111 siding on your home you may be having some of the same issues which are presented in this video.

The trim pieces go over your siding so you ll need to figure out what you want to do around the trim. 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. I ended up doing the length up to the trim and cut and replaced the 1 2 piece behind the trim. Typical installation aligns the bottom edge of the first row of siding 2 to 4 inches below the wall s bottom sill plate and over a continuous layer of waterproof kraft paper or polyethylene plastic sheeting.

Carefully examine your t1 11 siding for signs of mold wood rot or beyond minor water damage. I offer you some tips on how to make an in. My length was about 21 feet the depth i chose was the depth of the trim 3 4 plus the depth of my t1 11 siding 1 2 for a total of 1 1 4. Mark the cut lines of the new siding to ensure a straight cut using a large t square or.

Center the piece of t 111 over the damaged area with equal proportions of overhang all the way around.