Replacing the t 111 siding on your house is a major project that is best broken down into sections.
Replace piece of t111 siding.
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.
Measure an old piece of the t1 11 siding using a tape measure.
Transfer the measurements to a new piece.
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.
T1 11 including rb b is a pattern of construction with evenly when applied on wall grooves on it available in 11 32 19 32 and 3 4 thicknesses in varying areas with several different groove widths and spacings 1 2 1 and 1 1 2 groove width either square bottom or micro grooved and with groove spacings of 4 8 12 and 16 inches.
Center the piece of t 111 over the damaged area with equal proportions of overhang all the way around.
Carefully examine your t1 11 siding for signs of mold wood rot or beyond minor water damage.
If the damaged area is at the bottom flush the bottom edge of the new piece with the bottom.
If you have t 111 siding on your home you may be having some of the same issues which are presented in this video.
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.
Mark the cut lines of the new siding to ensure a straight cut using a large t square or.
The trim pieces go over your siding so you ll need to figure out what you want to do around the trim.
I offer you some tips on how to make an in.