Install over a solid base.
How to install vinyl siding over cedar shakes.
They also provide a flat surface for installing the cedar shingles.
I want to get my house vinyl sided.
It has aluminum siding which is in good condition but i want to install new vinyl siding.
The bottom piece here is a starter strip which is specific to this particular type of siding product.
Have cedar siding on now very brittle and splitting in places install america co.
The natural oils in cedar make it resistant to mold and its open cell structure makes it flexible and resistant to cracking.
Furring strips help prevent water from migrating from the brick to the back side of the shake shingles.
It s installed along a level line with long roofing tacks.
They would put a j channel to make them look ok.
Cedar shake siding installs best on a solid base such as the existing wood siding or a plywood shear wall ideally 7 16 or better.
If i do not take the shakes off my windows will be recessed.
Like most vinyl siding vinyl shake installation starts with the application of the appropriate trim strips around the perimeter of the area to be covered.
Are going to install siding over cedar siding i have.
In addition although vinyl shakes offer some amount of durability even the best vinyl shakes will become worn warped or broken over time.
Installing vinyl siding over wood shingles or siding results in problems including hidden rot and deterioration beneath the vinyl siding having less protection against weather elements and inconsistent thickness to the walls.
Installing vinyl siding over wood siding.
I currently have cedar shakes on most of it.
Cedar shingle siding can give a home old world charm but that isn t the only reason to install it.
I ve seen house fires where the vinyl siding burned off only to reveal the superior asbestos shingles.
They both have good prices.
While vinyl cedar shake shingles are a popular option the vinyl shakes price can quickly add up between the initial installation maintenance and any necessary replacement or repairs.
First install wood furring strips to nail the cedar shingles onto.