Alternative materials for siding repair
#1
04-20-09, 02:48 PM
Alternative materials for siding repair
Hi,
What I have:
I have a detached garage with the very bottom layer of lapped siding (some kind of cheap board) rotten. I removed some of it and I can easily remove that layer without damaging the layer above it. The dimensions are approximately 1/2" thick by 12" wide and 8' long. All I need is something to slide back in place the same size that will work well.
My problem: What can I replace it with?
I don't think I can buy this stuff anymore (no markings on the back of it) and looked at James Hardi website and they don't show anything that is 12" wide. So I am thinking about using treated plywood and ripping it to this size. I want the repair to look like it was never repaired. The siding is just plain jane smooth and I think once I paint/primer it, it would be hard to notice the difference between old and new.
Suggestions?
TIA
What I have:
I have a detached garage with the very bottom layer of lapped siding (some kind of cheap board) rotten. I removed some of it and I can easily remove that layer without damaging the layer above it. The dimensions are approximately 1/2" thick by 12" wide and 8' long. All I need is something to slide back in place the same size that will work well.
My problem: What can I replace it with?
I don't think I can buy this stuff anymore (no markings on the back of it) and looked at James Hardi website and they don't show anything that is 12" wide. So I am thinking about using treated plywood and ripping it to this size. I want the repair to look like it was never repaired. The siding is just plain jane smooth and I think once I paint/primer it, it would be hard to notice the difference between old and new.
Suggestions?
TIA
#2
04-20-09, 03:02 PM
Group Moderator
In our area you can still purchase 12" "masonite" lap siding. I'm sure if you call around to a few lumber yards they will have something similar. It may not be made by Masonite but should match close enough. I think they usually come in 16' lengths.
#3
04-20-09, 03:17 PM
No kidding? 16' will make my life a little easier even. My garage is 24' square. I guess I need to find a "real" lumberyard it sounds. I have a Menards/Lowes but couldn't come up with this stuff-unless they/I missed it. They carry georgia pacific line of stuff.
