Restoring Old Redwood Siding

Always leave at leasta 3 4 gap though we leave 1 between siding and roofing materials to prevent rot.

Restoring old redwood siding.

Refinish and stain wood siding. Original attic vents restored. Follow the very specificnailing processes using only the approved nail types for your type of siding. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.

Invest in time excellent materials and proper paint and your paint job will be less likely to peel. Siding repair is best done with hand tools with one exception. Always prime the ends of boards with an oil based primer before installing. Remove the wood then the nails.

I have finished staining the house and have added the final pictures. Last year i bought a house my first house. Instead you can size the replacement using the old clapboard as a template a simple technique that virtually guarantees a tight fit on the first try. Skirts on the window trim returned to what was original.

Forget the tape measure tom says. Flashing and caulking should be checked carefully before power washing to prevent moisture from entering the wall cavity behind the siding. To restore your redwood s color use a bristle brush to scrub the wood s surface. Redwood is preferred for siding and decks because of its attractive appearance unsurpassed stability and the durability of its heartwood.

You can use a solution of 1 cup trisodium phosphate and 1 cup of household bleach mixed with 1 gallon of water. When remodeling a home or other structure with old siding consider vertical grain siding as the best available replacement. Wait several sunny dry days after washing before applying a protective finish. Always caulk siding trim joints.

Power tools are out for this job. I had been looking at houses for over a year and finally found this small house in a nice neighborhood that is. Section 2 repairing or replacing damaged siding single pieces of damaged wood siding can be removed by cutting the nails that hold the siding with a metal cutting saw blade. All circa 1950 s vents removed and replaced with siding.

Once redwood siding or decking has been cleaned and restored it is time to apply a protective finish. However left natural or with the minimal protection of poorly maintained finishes any exterior wood s appearance will change color. Tomorrow is light power washing and the teeny tiny repairs on the original old growth redwood begins. Siding has been replaced new siding being installed in the back old loose paint has been scraped.

This means that most redwood siding is old and often in need of care. You must take extra care in the preparation of the siding because it is softwood and will mar more easily than hardwoods.