Old Siding Under Newer Siding

But rotted wood siding should be replaced and the wall behind it checked for damage something that could save you tens.

Old siding under newer siding.

My parent s house had vinyl siding put on in the early 80s it was put over the aspestos siding. If there is a problem it can be repaired before the new siding is added. Just recently i got some clear confirmation that our policy of tearing off old siding before installing new siding is the right policy. On the right this is that same home and an example on why you never install new siding over existing siding as this is what you will find underneath of it.

Value report new vinyl. Anyway i m glad you were able to save the aluminum siding. My mother is now looking to possibly have the house resided. In the 1960s 70s and 80s many homes that had wood shingles or clapboards as siding were covered in skins of vinyl or aluminum.

Inspecting the walls under the siding. However put another siding layer and water wind barrier over that old siding and it is not interior to the wall and can become the surface the moisture accumulates on resulting in massive decay like that seen on many 90 s homes built with osb particle board or hardboard underlayment under foam board insulation under siding. It adds insulation waterproofing and structural support for the framing. Best siding value good investment.

If the paint holds up and it doesn t get dented it might outlast a brand new vinyl job. I m not saying that new siding over old is often preferable but there is a right way and a wrong way to do everything. When the old siding is removed from your home the home siding contractor will inspect the wall and insulation to ensure it is okay. My question is the old aspestos siding was never removed.

Long think pieces and mounted side by side horizontally across the house. One major stipulation with the james hardie siding warranty is that it specifically states that if. In a 2015 cost vs. Can we just remove the old vinyl and go over the aspestos again or does that have to be removed also tia p.

Cut into square or rectangular shapes and is layered vertically to give the impression of many layers of shingles. If the old siding is sound and flat enough new siding can go over it. The wood that goes under residential siding exterior sheathing performs several functions.