Step 1 before the siding is installed.
How to put wood siding back on house.
Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.
The felt paper acts as a water and air barrier but allows water vapor to pass through so as not to accumulate in the wall assembly.
Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk.
Insert the hook of a vinyl siding removal tool into the buttlock of a panel you want to snap back in place.
The tool is available at most hardware stores and usually costs less than 10.
See how to remove the damaged siding with little damage to existing siding.
Prior to installing wood siding on your home it is important to consider whether you want to handle the job on your own or hire a professional wood siding contractor.
Take a layer of plywood sheathing covered with felt building paper and install it onto the exterior surface of a your house s wood frame.
Then measure for proper fit of the new siding.