How To Replace Vinyl Shake Siding

Fiber cement siding is a composite of portland cement silica and wood fibers so it should last much longer than real wood.

How to replace vinyl shake siding.

Install over a solid base. 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. In addition although vinyl shakes offer some amount of durability even the best vinyl shakes will become worn warped or broken over time. Layout fabricate and attach vinyl siding 6 width over vapor barrier.

Then unzip any pieces above the damaged piece. Install using manufacturer recommended corner and edge flashing and j channels. Nail the starter strip to the siding aligning the top of the strip with the chalk line. Installing vinyl shake siding.

Add new wall sheathing if the current one is damaged. 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. Basic labor to install vinyl siding with favorable site conditions. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.

Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup. Depending on your homeowner s preference you can install the shakes on an entire wall or as a wainscot with traditional siding above. Use plastic or wrap. Pop a level chalk line for the starter strip an inch or two above the bottom of the siding.

Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it. Install plastic or woven. Next measure and cut the siding to fit the measurements of your soffit and push each panel into the j channel.